Impact of zygomaticomaxillary complex fracture on masticatory muscle dysfunction and pain: systematic review and observational meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures significantly affect facial aesthetics and masticatory function, necessitating effective rehabilitation strategies. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of fractures on masticatory muscle function and pain management.

Methods

Adhering to PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines, conducted a comprehensive search across databases, including PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Web of Knowledge, Scopus, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Cochrane and Google Scholar, and selected studies that assessed masticatory function through metrics such as bite force, electromyography activity, and post-intervention pain levels in patients with ZMC fractures. Data were synth

SUBMITTER: Vaddamanu SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12520437 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature