Needles vs. night guards: which works better for jaw pain?

NCT ID NCT07511335

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study looked at two treatments for jaw pain caused by teeth grinding (bruxism): dry needling (tiny needles into tight muscles) and a custom mouth splint. Forty adults with jaw pain were treated and followed for six months. The goal was to see which approach better reduced pain and improved mouth opening.

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Locations

  • Kocaeli University

    Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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