Studies
Primary studies
26,293 studies included by 1,022 non-Cochrane dental reviews extracted from full text, one record per study, so a study included by several reviews is counted once. Most are randomized trials; etiology and diagnostic reviews also include observational and accuracy studies. Cochrane reviews and reviews with only their headline outcomes do not list their included studies here yet.
ReviewStudies included by Comparison and ranking of interventions for temporomandibular disorders-myofascial pain syndrome: a Bayesian network meta-analysis based…. Show all studies
| Study | Year | Reviews | Review outcomes linked | Trial data |
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| Effectiveness of dry needling for the treatment of temporomandibular myofascial pain: a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled study. Dıracoglu 2012 · Dıraçoğlu Demirhan, Vural Meltem, et al. · Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation PMID:23220812 | 2012 | 3 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Pressure release technique versus placebo applied to cervical and masticatory muscles in patients with chronic painful myofascial temporomandibular… Serrano-Hernanz 2023 · Serrano-Hernanz Gema, Angulo-Carrere Teresa, et al. · Journal of oral rehabilitation PMID:37163204 | 2023 | 2 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Effectiveness of Dry Needling versus Manual Therapy in Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. García-de la-Banda-García 2023 · García-de la-Banda-García Rocío, Cortés-Pérez Irene, et al. · Journal of personalized medicine PMID:37763182 | 2023 | 2 | 2 | not extracted yet |
| Follow-up results of a randomized clinical trial for low-level laser therapy in painful TMD of muscular origins. Magri 2019 · Magri Laís Valencise, Bataglion César, et al. · Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice PMID:31585522 | 2021 | 2 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Platelet-Rich Plasma Intramuscular Injections - Antinociceptive Therapy in Myofascial Pain Within Masseter Muscles in Temporomandibular Disorders… Nitecka-Buchta 2019 · Nitecka-Buchta Aleksandra, Walczynska-Dragon Karolina, et al. · Frontiers in neurology PMID:30941095 | 2019 | 2 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Effect of dry needling, ischemic compression and cross-taping of the masseter in patients with orofacial myofascial pain: a randomized comparative… Macedo de Sousa 2025 · Macedo de Sousa B, López-Valverde N, et al. · Frontiers in oral health PMID:39839663 | 2024 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Botulinum toxin type A and acupuncture for masticatory myofascial pain: a randomized clinical trial. Canales 2021 · DE LA Torre Canales Giancarlo, Câmara-Souza Mariana Barbosa, et al. · Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB PMID:34105695 | 2021 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Efficacy of Low-Level Laser, Hard Occlusal Appliance and Conventional Pharmacotherapy in the Management of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome; A… Khiavi 2020 · Azangoo Khiavi Hassan, Ebrahimi Hooman, et al. · Journal of lasers in medical sciences PMID:32099625 | 2020 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Plasma rich in growth factors injection effectiveness for myofascial pain treatment in masticatory muscles. Randomised controlled trial. Sakalys 2020 · Sakalys Dovydas, Rokicki Jan Pavel, et al. · Journal of oral rehabilitation PMID:32271467 | 2020 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Local Vibratory Stimulation for Temporomandibular Disorder Myofascial Pain Treatment: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Preliminary… Serritella 2020 · Serritella Emanuela, Scialanca Giordano, et al. · Pain research & management PMID:33354268 | 2020 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| A Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD. Cattaneo 2019 · Pietropaoli Davide, Cooper Barry C, et al. · Pain research & management PMID:31198477 | 2019 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Myofascial pain of the jaw muscles: comparison of short-term effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections and fascial manipulation technique. Guarda-Nardini 2012 · Guarda-Nardini Luca, Stecco Antonio, et al. · Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice PMID:22606852 | 2012 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Trigger point injection therapy in the management of myofascial temporomandibular pain. Ozkan 2011 · Ozkan Fatih, Cakır Özkan Nilüfer, et al. · Agri : Agri (Algoloji) Dernegi'nin Yayin organidir = The journal of the Turkish Society of Algology PMID:21935818 | 2011 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |
| Management of myofascial pain: low-level laser therapy versus occlusal splints. Oz 2010 · Öz Selcen, Gökçen-Röhlig Bilge, et al. · The Journal of craniofacial surgery PMID:21119408 | 2010 | 1 | none stated | not extracted yet |