Temporomandibular joint
Conditions
Interventions
The 14 participants of the research underwent 10 sessions of myofascial release on the trigger points identified by palpation of the upper trapezius, subocipitals and sternocleidomastoid muscles. In a
Other
E02.190.599
Sponsors
universidade federal de sao carlos
universidade federal de sao carlos
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Moderate or severe TMD signs and symptoms according to Fonseca's Anamnestic Index; headache complaints; diagnosis of myogenic or mixed TMD according to the RDC / TMD (Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder); pain in the TMJ for at least 3 months, with a minimum score of 3 cm for the Visual Analogue Scale (EVA); presence of myofacial triggers in sternocleidomastoid, suboccipital and / or upper trapezius.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Diagnosis of fibromyalgia; history of trauma or surgery in the cervical spine or temporomandibular joint; dental or pharmacological treatment with analgesics or muscle relaxants in the last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prospective primary outcome 1: Pressure pain threshold of masticatory muscles, in kg/m2, measured by a digital algometer before and after five weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 0.45 Kg/m2. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prospective secondary outcome 1: Orofacial pain in millimeters, measured with a visual analog scale before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 20 milimeters. ;Prospective secondary outcome 2: Mandibular function limitations, scored from 0 to 52 points, evaluated with the Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 8 points.;Prospective secondary outcome 3: Headache impact, scored from 36 to 78, evaluated with the Headache impact test-6 before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 8 points. ;Prospective secondary outcome 4: Craniocervical Flexion Test, scored from 0 to 150 points, using a pressure biofeedback (Stabilizer), applied before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 30 points.;Prospective secondary outcome 5: Maximum mouth opening, in millimeters, using a digital caliper, measured before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 8 milimeters.;Prospective secondary outcome 6: Protrustion angle of the head, in degrees, measured with photogrametry, taken before and after 5 weeks of intervention, considering a variation of at least 10 degrees. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLetícia Calixtre
Universidade Federal de São Carlos
Outcome results
None listed