A Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD
Joint Authors
Monaco, A.
Ortu, Eleonora
Pietropaoli, Davide
IAPNOR, Alessandra
Cooper, Barry C.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-05-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) therapy remains an open challenge for modern dentistry.
Herein, we propose a new neuromuscular lingual device able to reduce signs and symptoms of TMD in female patients with chronic orofacial pain.
Methods.
50 females with myofascial TMD according to RDC/TMD were randomly assigned to study (n = 25) and control groups (n = 25).
At T0, both groups received sEMG/KNG and pain evaluation by the VAS scale.
The study group received the ELIBA device (lingual elevator by Balercia) constructed under ULF-TENS (ultra-low-frequency transcoutaneous electrical nervous stimulation).
Subjects were instructed to use ELIBA at least for 16 h/day.
After 6 months (T1), both groups underwent to sEMG/KNG and VAS revaluation.
Results.
T1 study group compared to controls showed a significant reduction in total (p<0.0001) and mean (p<0.0001) sEMG values, as well as a significant increase in both maximum vertical mouth opening (p=0.003) and maximum velocity in mouth opening (p=0.003) and closing (p<0.0001).
Interestingly, a significant reduction in pain measured by VAS (p<0.0001) was reported.
Conclusions.
After 6 months, the ELIBA device is able to significantly reduce TMD-associated myogenous pain and to promote the enhancement of sEMG/KNG values.
Practical Implications.
ELIBA can be considered as a new device, potentially useful for head-neck pain relief in patients suffering from chronic TMD.
In addition, its use promotes a muscles relaxation inducing freeway space increase.
This characteristic makes it particularly useful for rehabilitation of patients with not enough space for construction of conventional orthotics or neuromuscular bites.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Monaco, A.& Pietropaoli, Davide& IAPNOR, Alessandra& Cooper, Barry C.& Ortu, Eleonora. 2019. A Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Monaco, A.…[et al.]. A Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD. Pain Research and Management No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Monaco, A.& Pietropaoli, Davide& IAPNOR, Alessandra& Cooper, Barry C.& Ortu, Eleonora. A Device Improves Signs and Symptoms of TMD. Pain Research and Management. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1207294
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1207294