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271 questions in 11 reviews · Temporomandibular disorders and sleep
current versionsNo studies 70 · 25.8%Ungraded 160 · 59%Very low 29 · 10.7%Low 12 · 4.4%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Range of mandibular motion · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 5.54 [-8.06, 19.13] | 2 studies · 67 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (10 weeks), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 0.13 [0.02, 0.94] | 1 study · 60 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Muscle pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 3 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Discomfort · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (3 months), Osteoarthritis Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 2.10 [0.83, 5.30] | 1 study · 29 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 3 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Discomfort · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 1 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. Discomfort was not reported in any included study across the whole review. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Depression · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Disc displacement with reduction (DDwR) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -0.25 [-0.52, 0.02] | 1 study · 60 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (1 month), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 0.10 [-0.80, 1.00] | 1 study · 40 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (3 months), Disc displacement with reduction (DDwR) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 0.80 [0.07, 9.18] | 1 study · 9 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Long term (4 months), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 5.92 [0.18, 11.66] | 1 study · 20 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (1 month), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -2.59 [-4.21, -0.97] | 1 study · 39 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (3 months), Disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -1.97 [-2.37, -1.57] | 1 study · 84 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Discomfort · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Muscle pain at mastication · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Long term (12 months), Disc displacement with reduction (DDwR) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 7.00 [0.41, 120.16] | 1 study · 20 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Range of mandibular motion · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -2.95 [-6.87, 0.97] | 1 study · 40 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Muscle pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Long term (4 months), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -0.58 [-7.09, 5.93] | 1 study · 20 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Depression · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -2.58 [-4.62, -0.54] | 1 study · 32 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Participant satisfaction or quality of life · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (1 month), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -7.56 [-14.50, -0.63] | 2 studies · 75 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Participant satisfaction or quality of life · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (1 month), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 0.80 [-7.36, 8.96] | 1 study · 30 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (mean 3 months), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 0.17 [0.02, 1.26] | 1 study · 40 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (6 weeks), Disc displacement without reduction (DDwoR) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 0.85 [0.47, 1.57] | 1 study · 31 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (mean 10 weeks), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 1.18 [0.63, 2.20] | 1 study · 60 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Range of mandibular motion · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (12 weeks), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 0.63 [-3.16, 4.42] | 1 study · 40 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Muscle pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Range of mandibular motion · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Disc displacement (with/without reduction) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -2.41 [-7.78, 2.96] | 1 study · 30 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (3 months), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 1.50 [0.32, 6.94] | 1 study · 18 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Range of mandibular motion · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (6 weeks), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD 1.40 [-7.19, 9.99] | 1 study · 20 participants | Ungraded |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term, Osteoarthritis / mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 1.87 [0.57, 6.07] | 1 study · 29 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 1 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. Recurrence rate was not reported in any included study across the whole review. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Muscle pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (mean 4.4 weeks), Myofascial pain TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | MD -0.19 [-1.25, 0.87] | 1 study · 72 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Frequency of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |