The effectiveness of different types of acupuncture to reduce symptoms and disability for patients with orofacial pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mohamad N 1 , de Oliveira-Souza AIS 2 , de Castro-Carletti EM 2 , Müggenborg F 2 , Dennett L 3 , McNeely ML 1 Show all authors , Armijo-Olivo S 1

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
  • 2 Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrück, Germany
  • 3 Geoffrey and Robyn Sperber Health Sciences Library, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Disabil Rehabil, 2024 Feb 15.
PMID: 38357796 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2310766

Abstract

PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of different types of acupuncture in reducing pain, improving maximum mouth opening and jaw functions in adults with orofacial pain.

METHODS: Six databases were searched until 15 June 2023. The Cochrane risk of bias tool and GRADE were employed to evaluate bias and overall evidence certainty.

RESULTS: Among 52 studies, 86.5% (n = 45) exhibited high risk of bias. Common acupoints, including Hegu LI 4, Jiache ST 6, and Xiaguan ST 7, were used primarily for patients with temporomandibular disorder [TMDs]. Meta-analyses indicated that acupuncture significantly reduced pain intensity in individuals with myogenous TMD (MD = 26.02 mm, I2=89%, p = 0.05), reduced tenderness in the medial pterygoid muscle (standardised mean differences [SMD] = 1.72, I2 = 0%, p 

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