Needles vs. night guards: which eases Jaw-Grinding pain?

NCT ID NCT07511335

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism): dry needling (thin needles into muscle knots) and a custom mouth splint. Forty adults with jaw pain were followed for 6 months. Researchers measured pain, mouth opening, and quality of life to see which approach worked better.

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Locations

  • Kocaeli University

    Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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