Effect of adjunctive intraoral balance appliance in the usual care of patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders using Korean medicine in South Korea: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are a group of conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), masticatory muscles and associated structures, often leading to pain, dysfunction and a significant impact on quality of life. Epidemiological studies have estimated that up to 75% of the population in the USA exhibits at least one sign of TMD. Although conservative treatments, such as acupuncture and occlusal splints, have been recommended, evidence for their effectiveness remains inconclusive, and the combined effects of these interventions are not well understood.This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of an intraoral balance appliance (IBA) combined with standard Korean medicine care, compared to Korean medicine care alone, in patients with chronic, painful TM

SUBMITTER: Shin WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306455 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature