Comparative effectiveness of traditional East Asian medicine treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs) cause pain and functional restrictions in the temporomandibular joint that interfere with daily activities. This study aimed to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and safety of various traditional East Asian medicine treatments, including acupuncture, electroacupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine, in the management of TMD.

Methods

We included searches of MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, AMED, CINAHL, OASIS, KISS, RISS, KMbase, KCI, CNKI, and CiNii from inception to November 12, 2023, for randomized controlled trials of traditional East Asian medicine treatments in patients with TMD. A network meta-analysis was performed using frequentist methods, and the Confidence In Network Meta-Analysis methodology were employed to a

SUBMITTER: Ha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11804559 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature