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6 questions · 6 findings · 4 reviews · Temporomandibular disorders and sleep

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CBT vs alternative treatment

Quality of life · People aged 12 years and over with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
This outcome was not measured (not synthesised for this comparison; review-wide only one study reported quality of life).
Studies not reported
No studies found

CBT vs inactive control (usual care care, attention control, waitlist)

Quality of life · People aged 12 years and over with painful TMD lasting 3 months or longer

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes
This outcome was not measured for this comparison.
Studies not reported
No studies found

Arthrocentesis and lavage vs Arthroscopy

Quality of life · Adults with temporomandibular joint disorders (internal derangement; anterior disc displacement with or without reduction) whose symptoms…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data about quality of life were reported by the included trials.
0 studies
No studies found

Stabilisation splint (SS) vs Non-occluding splint

Quality of life · Patients with pain dysfunction syndrome (PDS) of all degrees of severity

Stabilisation splint (SS) led to lower quality of life compared with non-occluding splint; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome 2004 · Cochrane All outcomes
3 months or less
RR 0.12 [0.02, 0.90]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy)

Participant satisfaction or quality of life · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Occlusal splint led to lower participant satisfaction or quality of life compared with physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training,…; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 month) · Mixed TMD
MD -7.56 [-14.50, -0.63]
2 studies · 75 participants
GRADE not reported

Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management)

Participant satisfaction or quality of life · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

Occlusal splint showed no clear difference in participant satisfaction or quality of life compared with behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care…; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders 2024 · Cochrane All outcomes
Short term (1 month) · Mixed TMD
MD -1.42 [-15.78, 12.94]
2 studies · 73 participants
GRADE not reported