Needles vs. botox: which eases grinding pain best?

NCT ID NCT07452510

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study compares dry needling and two types of botulinum toxin (Botox) for treating jaw pain and muscle tightness in people with chronic teeth grinding (bruxism). About 60 adults will be split into three groups and followed for three months. The goal is to see which treatment reduces pain and muscle thickness more effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Recep Tayyip Erdogan university

    Rize, Center, 53100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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