The Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Meta-Analysis - PubMed
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- #Temporomandibular Disorders
- #Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- ESWT shows significant improvement in pain intensity for TMD patients compared to control treatments.
- ESWT also enhances maximal mouth opening, indicating improved mandibular function.
- The meta-analysis is based on 13 studies with 678 participants, but results should be interpreted cautiously due to methodological limitations and regional bias.