Temporomandibular joint disorder

This completed study tested a laser device (BTL-043) on 31 adults with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Participants received four 20-minute laser sessions over a few weeks. Researchers measured pain levels, jaw movement, and daily function at 1 and 3 months after treatment to…

This study looked at whether low-level laser therapy can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). Researchers reviewed records of 100 patients who received laser treatment or followed a soft diet. The goal was to see if the laser…

This study tested a procedure called arthrocentesis, where the jaw joint is washed out with a salt solution, in 27 adults with long-term jaw pain. Researchers measured joint swelling and pain before the procedure and again at 3 and 6 months after. The goal was to see if the washo…

This study compared two non-drug treatments—low-level laser therapy and ultrasound therapy—for reducing pain and improving mouth opening in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Forty-six patients received five sessions over two weeks. Pain was measured with a standard s…

This study looked at whether special neck exercises could help people with long-term jaw joint (TMJ) pain. Thirty adults with TMJ complaints for over three months took part. Researchers measured pain, jaw movement, and neck motion before and after the exercises. The goal was to s…

Researchers at the University of Thessaly are testing whether the Jaw Functional Limitation Scale-20, a questionnaire that measures how much jaw problems limit daily activities, works for Greek-speaking adults with temporomandibular joint disorder. The study enrolls 200 Greek-spe…