A 6- and 12-month follow-up of appliance therapy in TMD patients: a follow-up of a controlled trial.

摘要: Purpose This study compared the long-term effects of treatment with a stabilization appliance and control in patients temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Materials methods In controlled trial, 60 TMD joint (TMJ) pain were evaluated after 10 weeks either or appliance. At 10-week follow-up, assigned to one three groups according their demand for treatment. Group T, group, comprised 30 treated appliance; group C, nine M, mixed 21 first then Signs symptoms all at 6- 12-month follow-ups. Results follow-ups, significant reduction TMJ as measured on visual analogue scale was found groups, decrease signs T M. Conclusion After 6 12 months use, still be effective alleviation TMD. Many C changed 1 0-week which significantly reduced number this group. Most reported positive change overall subjective trial. The can therefore recommended