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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Cohort Study TMJ Disorder

Long-Term Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Chronic TMD Patients: A 2-Year Follow-Up Cohort

Jeon SG, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

130 patients Participants
41% Recurrence reduction

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for improving long-term prognosis of chronic TMD patients.

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Cohort Study TMJ Disorder

Long-Term Korean Medicine Treatment Outcomes in Chronic TMD Patients: A 2-Year Follow-Up Cohort

Jeon SG, Moon SK, Cho KH, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
130 patients Participants
41% Recurrence reduction

Summary

One hundred thirty chronic TMD patients were divided into Korean medicine combination treatment and general conservative treatment groups and followed for 2 years. The Korean medicine treatment group had 41% lower recurrence rates, with significantly superior quality of life scores.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is effective for improving long-term prognosis of chronic TMD patients.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Comparison of Acupuncture and Intra-Articular Injection for TMJ Disc Displacement: A Systematic Review

Song JH, Lee KS, Park HM, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

9 studies Included studies
623 patients Total participants

Acupuncture can be a safe alternative to invasive procedures in TMJ disc displacement treatment.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Comparison of Acupuncture and Intra-Articular Injection for TMJ Disc Displacement: A Systematic Review

Song JH, Lee KS, Park HM, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
9 studies Included studies
623 patients Total participants

Summary

Nine studies comparing effects of acupuncture and intra-articular injection (HA, steroid) for TMJ disc displacement were reviewed. Acupuncture showed pain reduction effects equivalent to intra-articular injection while having fewer adverse events.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture can be a safe alternative to invasive procedures in TMJ disc displacement treatment.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Muscle Relaxation and Analgesic Effects of Herbal Medicine (Galgeun-tang) in TMD Patients

Oh JM, Yun YC, Kim BL, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

64 patients Participants
69% Pain reduction rate

Galgeun-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription for masticatory muscle pain and headache relief related to TMD.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Muscle Relaxation and Analgesic Effects of Herbal Medicine (Galgeun-tang) in TMD Patients

Oh JM, Yun YC, Kim BL, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
64 patients Participants
69% Pain reduction rate

Summary

Galgeun-tang was administered for 6 weeks to 64 patients with masticatory muscle pain due to TMD. Tenderness thresholds of masseter and temporalis significantly increased, with headache frequency also reduced.

Key Conclusion

Galgeun-tang is an effective herbal medicine prescription for masticatory muscle pain and headache relief related to TMD.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Bruxism/Clenching

Ryu JH, Kim WS, Ahn SH, et al.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2025)

17 studies Included studies
1198 patients Total participants

Korean medicine treatment is effective for comprehensive management of bruxism/clenching and related symptoms.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Meta-Analysis of Korean Medicine Treatment for Bruxism/Clenching

Ryu JH, Kim WS, Ahn SH, et al. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2025)
17 studies Included studies
1198 patients Total participants

Summary

Data from 17 studies, 1,198 participants on Korean medicine treatment effects for bruxism/clenching were meta-analyzed. The Korean medicine treatment group showed significant effects compared to controls in bruxism frequency reduction, TMJ pain improvement, and sleep quality enhancement.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is effective for comprehensive management of bruxism/clenching and related symptoms.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Tissue Regeneration Effect of Placenta Pharmacopuncture for TMJ Pain

Kwon KR, Jang JH, Shin MS, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)

46 patients Participants
75% Pain reduction rate

Placenta pharmacopuncture contributes to TMD treatment by promoting peri-articular tissue regeneration.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Tissue Regeneration Effect of Placenta Pharmacopuncture for TMJ Pain

Kwon KR, Jang JH, Shin MS, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2024)
46 patients Participants
75% Pain reduction rate

Summary

Forty-six TMD patients were assigned to placenta pharmacopuncture or general pharmacopuncture groups, injected around the TMJ. The placenta pharmacopuncture group showed significantly superior peri-articular tissue improvement on ultrasound and pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Placenta pharmacopuncture contributes to TMD treatment by promoting peri-articular tissue regeneration.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Head and Neck Symptom Improvement Effect of Cervical Chuna Therapy in TMD Patients

Yoo DH, Kim TH, Sohn IC, et al.

Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2024)

68 patients Participants
73% Head/neck symptom improvement

Cervical Chuna therapy is effective for integrative symptom improvement in patients with comorbid TMD and cervical symptoms.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Head and Neck Symptom Improvement Effect of Cervical Chuna Therapy in TMD Patients

Yoo DH, Kim TH, Sohn IC, et al. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2024)
68 patients Participants
73% Head/neck symptom improvement

Summary

Sixty-eight patients with comorbid TMD and cervical dysfunction were assigned to cervical Chuna therapy plus standard treatment or standard treatment alone groups. The Chuna combination group showed significantly more improvements in headache, neck pain, and TMJ pain.

Key Conclusion

Cervical Chuna therapy is effective for integrative symptom improvement in patients with comorbid TMD and cervical symptoms.

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Case Study TMJ Disorder

Qualitative Study on Treatment Experience of TMD Patients: Focus on Korean Medicine Treatment

Ahn CB, Lee SH, Moon PD, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)

24 patients Participants
Qualitative study Study type

TMD patients show high satisfaction with the holistic approach of Korean medicine treatment, but information about treatment duration should be provided.

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Case Study TMJ Disorder

Qualitative Study on Treatment Experience of TMD Patients: Focus on Korean Medicine Treatment

Ahn CB, Lee SH, Moon PD, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2022)
24 patients Participants
Qualitative study Study type

Summary

In-depth interviews were conducted with 24 patients who received Korean medicine treatment for TMD. Patients cited pain relief, holistic approach, and minimal adverse effects as major advantages, while mentioning uncertainty about treatment duration as a disadvantage.

Key Conclusion

TMD patients show high satisfaction with the holistic approach of Korean medicine treatment, but information about treatment duration should be provided.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Laser Acupuncture Treatment for TMD: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Ha SY, Kim MR, Lee EJ, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

86 patients Participants
71% Pain reduction rate

Laser acupuncture is effective for TMD treatment, with high patient acceptance due to its non-invasive nature.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Laser Acupuncture Treatment for TMD: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial

Ha SY, Kim MR, Lee EJ, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
86 patients Participants
71% Pain reduction rate

Summary

Eighty-six TMD patients were assigned in a double-blind manner to laser acupuncture or placebo laser groups and treated for 4 weeks. The laser acupuncture group showed significantly superior pain intensity reduction and maximum mouth opening increase.

Key Conclusion

Laser acupuncture is effective for TMD treatment, with high patient acceptance due to its non-invasive nature.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Relationship Between Ultrasound Findings and Korean Medicine Treatment Response in TMJ Disc Displacement Patients

Chang SY, Kwon OJ, Kim AR, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)

72 patients Participants
OR 2.8 Treatment response odds ratio

Ultrasound findings are useful for predicting Korean medicine treatment prognosis in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Relationship Between Ultrasound Findings and Korean Medicine Treatment Response in TMJ Disc Displacement Patients

Chang SY, Kwon OJ, Kim AR, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2023)
72 patients Participants
OR 2.8 Treatment response odds ratio

Summary

Ultrasound findings (disc position, joint effusion, synovial thickening) of 72 TMJ disc displacement patients were analyzed for relationships with Korean medicine treatment response. Patients with less joint effusion showed better treatment response.

Key Conclusion

Ultrasound findings are useful for predicting Korean medicine treatment prognosis in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Masseter Relaxation Effect of Electroacupuncture in Patients with Clenching Habit

Cho WS, Kim EJ, Ha IH, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

54 patients Participants
36% Muscle stiffness reduction

Electroacupuncture effectively relaxes masseter hyperactivity in clenching patients.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Masseter Relaxation Effect of Electroacupuncture in Patients with Clenching Habit

Cho WS, Kim EJ, Ha IH, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
54 patients Participants
36% Muscle stiffness reduction

Summary

Electroacupuncture on the masseter area was performed for 4 weeks on 54 TMD patients with clenching habit. After electroacupuncture, masseter stiffness on shear wave elastography significantly decreased, with increased pain thresholds.

Key Conclusion

Electroacupuncture effectively relaxes masseter hyperactivity in clenching patients.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effects of Korean and Western Medicine Treatments for TMD: A Meta-Analysis

Im YG, Baek SH, Noh SH, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

26 studies Included studies
2,043 patients Total participants

Korean medicine treatment is an effective and safe treatment alternative for TMD.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effects of Korean and Western Medicine Treatments for TMD: A Meta-Analysis

Im YG, Baek SH, Noh SH, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
26 studies Included studies
2,043 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-six RCTs comparing Korean and Western medicine treatments for TMD were meta-analyzed. Korean medicine treatment showed equivalent or superior effects to Western medicine treatment with fewer adverse events.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine treatment is an effective and safe treatment alternative for TMD.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Blood Flow Improvement Effect of Moxibustion Treatment for TMJ Pain

Moon HK, Park BJ, Lee YJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2025)

44 patients Participants
35% Blood flow increase rate

Moxibustion treatment contributes to pain relief by improving blood circulation around the TMJ.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Blood Flow Improvement Effect of Moxibustion Treatment for TMJ Pain

Moon HK, Park BJ, Lee YJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2025)
44 patients Participants
35% Blood flow increase rate

Summary

Moxibustion treatment was performed around the TMJ in 44 TMD patients, and blood flow changes were measured by laser Doppler flowmeter. After moxibustion, peri-TMJ blood flow increased by an average of 35%, with also reduced pain.

Key Conclusion

Moxibustion treatment contributes to pain relief by improving blood circulation around the TMJ.

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