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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effects and Mechanisms of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for TMJ Pain: A Narrative Review

Yoon SW, Nam DH, Cho SY, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

38 studies Analyzed papers
Various Pharmacopuncture types

Pharmacopuncture treatment relieves TMJ pain through various mechanisms, and large-scale clinical research is needed in the future.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effects and Mechanisms of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for TMJ Pain: A Narrative Review

Yoon SW, Nam DH, Cho SY, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
38 studies Analyzed papers
Various Pharmacopuncture types

Summary

Clinical effects and mechanisms of pharmacopuncture treatment for TMJ pain were literature-reviewed. Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxation effects of various pharmacopunctures including bee venom, anti-inflammatory, and placenta were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment relieves TMJ pain through various mechanisms, and large-scale clinical research is needed in the future.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Correlation Between Pain Characteristics and Korean Medicine Pattern Types in TMD Patients

Lee MH, Kang SY, Jung WS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

178 patients Participants
5 types Pattern types

Pattern classification in TMD patients is a useful tool for establishing personalized Korean medicine treatment strategies.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Correlation Between Pain Characteristics and Korean Medicine Pattern Types in TMD Patients

Lee MH, Kang SY, Jung WS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
178 patients Participants
5 types Pattern types

Summary

Pain characteristics, psychological status, and Korean medicine pattern types were investigated in 178 patients presenting with temporomandibular joint disorder. Qi stagnation-blood stasis pattern was most common, and differences in concomitant symptoms and treatment response existed according to pattern type.

Key Conclusion

Pattern classification in TMD patients is a useful tool for establishing personalized Korean medicine treatment strategies.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for TMD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi DH, Kim EH, Bae GR, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

104 patients Participants
79% Pain improvement rate

Both electroacupuncture and body acupuncture are effective for TMD treatment, and electroacupuncture is suitable when rapid pain relief is needed.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for TMD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi DH, Kim EH, Bae GR, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
104 patients Participants
79% Pain improvement rate

Summary

One hundred four TMD patients were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture or body acupuncture groups and treated for 6 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed faster pain reduction, but no significant difference between groups at the 6-week endpoint.

Key Conclusion

Both electroacupuncture and body acupuncture are effective for TMD treatment, and electroacupuncture is suitable when rapid pain relief is needed.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Association Between Malocclusion and TMD: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Medicine Clinic Patients

Sohn JH, Min BW, Lee JK, et al.

Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2022)

234 patients Participants
r=0.47 Correlation coefficient

Malocclusion is an important contributing factor to TMD, and occlusal assessment is needed in treatment planning.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Association Between Malocclusion and TMD: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Medicine Clinic Patients

Sohn JH, Min BW, Lee JK, et al. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2022)
234 patients Participants
r=0.47 Correlation coefficient

Summary

Association between occlusal status and TMD symptoms was analyzed in 234 patients visiting Korean medicine clinics for TMD. Significant positive correlation was confirmed between presence of malocclusion and TMD severity.

Key Conclusion

Malocclusion is an important contributing factor to TMD, and occlusal assessment is needed in treatment planning.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture for TMJ Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim YI, Han CH, Seo BK, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

58 patients Participants
34% Immediate pain reduction

Acupuncture provides immediate analgesic effects for TMJ pain.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture for TMJ Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim YI, Han CH, Seo BK, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
58 patients Participants
34% Immediate pain reduction

Summary

Pain intensity immediately before, immediately after, and 24 hours after acupuncture treatment was compared in 58 TMD patients. VAS decreased by an average of 34% immediately after acupuncture, with effect maintained at 24 hours.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture provides immediate analgesic effects for TMJ pain.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for TMD

Oh SW, Yun HJ, Park SG, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

21 studies Included studies
1,456 patients Total participants

Korean medicine combination treatment is suitable for multifaceted approach to TMD and is more effective than single treatment.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for TMD

Oh SW, Yun HJ, Park SG, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
21 studies Included studies
1,456 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-one studies on Korean medicine combination treatment effects for TMD (acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chuna, pharmacopuncture combinations) were systematically reviewed. Combination treatment consistently showed superiority over single treatment in pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is suitable for multifaceted approach to TMD and is more effective than single treatment.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in TMD Patients with Clenching Habit

Ryu BH, Kim JS, Chae YB, et al.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)

66 patients Participants
68% Clenching frequency reduction rate

Combined herbal medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy shows synergistic effects in clenching-related TMD treatment.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Combined Herbal Medicine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in TMD Patients with Clenching Habit

Ryu BH, Kim JS, Chae YB, et al. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)
66 patients Participants
68% Clenching frequency reduction rate

Summary

Sixty-six TMD patients with clenching habit were assigned to herbal medicine plus CBT or CBT alone groups. The combination treatment group showed significantly superior clenching frequency reduction and TMJ pain improvement.

Key Conclusion

Combined herbal medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy shows synergistic effects in clenching-related TMD treatment.

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Case Study TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for TMJ Disc Displacement: A Case Series

Kwak HY, Jeon JH, Song HS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

6 patients Participants
83% Functional recovery rate

Acupotomy treatment is an effective treatment option for improving joint mobility in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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Case Study TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupotomy Treatment for TMJ Disc Displacement: A Case Series

Kwak HY, Jeon JH, Song HS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
6 patients Participants
83% Functional recovery rate

Summary

Acupotomy treatment was performed on 6 patients diagnosed with non-reducing TMJ disc displacement. Mouth opening recovered to 35 mm or more in 5 patients, with also reduced joint sounds.

Key Conclusion

Acupotomy treatment is an effective treatment option for improving joint mobility in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupuncture on Temporalis and Masseter Activity in TMD Patients: An EMG Study

Ahn SY, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

74 patients Participants
29% Muscle tension reduction rate

Acupuncture alleviates masticatory muscle hyperactivity in TMD patients and restores muscle function balance.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupuncture on Temporalis and Masseter Activity in TMD Patients: An EMG Study

Ahn SY, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
74 patients Participants
29% Muscle tension reduction rate

Summary

Surface EMG of temporalis and masseter was measured before and after acupuncture in 74 TMD patients. Hyperactive muscle activity significantly decreased after acupuncture, with improved left-right symmetry.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture alleviates masticatory muscle hyperactivity in TMD patients and restores muscle function balance.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for TMJ Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Im EJ, Baek SH, Nam SS, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)

82 patients Participants
77% Pain reduction rate

Bee venom pharmacopuncture effectively reduces pain by alleviating local inflammation in the temporomandibular joint.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Bee Venom Pharmacopuncture for TMJ Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Im EJ, Baek SH, Nam SS, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2023)
82 patients Participants
77% Pain reduction rate

Summary

Eighty-two patients with TMJ pain were randomly assigned to bee venom pharmacopuncture or placebo injection groups and treated for 4 weeks. The bee venom group showed significantly superior increase in TMJ tenderness threshold and CRP reduction.

Key Conclusion

Bee venom pharmacopuncture effectively reduces pain by alleviating local inflammation in the temporomandibular joint.

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Cohort Study TMJ Disorder

Association Between TMD and Cervical Dysfunction: A Cohort Study

Go MJ, Won CY, Cho SH, et al.

Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2023)

210 patients Participants
OR 3.2 Odds ratio

TMD and cervical dysfunction are closely related, and integrative treatment approach is needed.

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Cohort Study TMJ Disorder

Association Between TMD and Cervical Dysfunction: A Cohort Study

Go MJ, Won CY, Cho SH, et al. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2023)
210 patients Participants
OR 3.2 Odds ratio

Summary

Cervical functional status was comparatively analyzed in 140 TMD patients and 70 healthy controls. Prevalence of cervical dysfunction was significantly higher in TMD patients, with positive correlation to TMD severity.

Key Conclusion

TMD and cervical dysfunction are closely related, and integrative treatment approach is needed.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Evidence and Clinical Application of Chuna Therapy for TMD: A Narrative Review

Woo JH, Lim CY, Park DS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

42 studies Analyzed papers
Various Chuna techniques

Chuna therapy is an effective manual therapy addressing the musculoskeletal aspects of TMD, with accumulating evidence.

View Source 2021
Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Evidence and Clinical Application of Chuna Therapy for TMD: A Narrative Review

Woo JH, Lim CY, Park DS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
42 studies Analyzed papers
Various Chuna techniques

Summary

Theoretical background, technique classification, and clinical evidence of Chuna therapy for TMD were comprehensively reviewed. Indications and effects of direct TMJ techniques and indirect cervical techniques were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective manual therapy addressing the musculoskeletal aspects of TMD, with accumulating evidence.

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