Arthrocentesis for temporomandibular joint disorders: a network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of arthrocentesis in managing temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). However, there is a lack of consensus among these studies regarding the selection of injectables. Furthermore, an increasing number of drugs have been tested for TMDs in recent years, complicating the decision-making process for clinicians. This study conducted a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the clinical efficacy of different arthrocentesis treatment regimens.

Methods

We conducted a comprehensive search of Embase, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to gather articles on RCTs pertaining to the management of TMDs using arthrocentesis. This search spanned from inception of these databases up t

SUBMITTER: Zhang JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411967 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature