Auricular acupuncture in TMD - A sham-controlled, randomized, clinical trial.

This study evaluated the effect of auricular acupuncture (AA) on physical (PA) and emotional (EA) aspects of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and compared the effect of AA with those of Sham and occlusal splints (OS). In accordance with the CONSORT guidelines, patients with TMDs were evaluated by axes I and II of the RDC-TMD. The patients were allocated among three groups: OS, Sham and AA; and followed for 8 weeks.

Effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy on the physical and emotional aspects in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: This study evaluated the effects of low-power laser auriculotherapy (LA) on the physical and emotional symptoms of patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), in comparison with occlusal splints (OS).

Design: Randomized, blinded, prospective, non-inferiority clinical trial.

Interventions: The patients received OS (control group) or LA (experimental group).

Toothbrush Handles Individually Adapted for Use by Elderly Patients to Reduce Biofilm on Complete Dentures: A Pilot Study.

Introduction: Reduction of biofilm on dentures is important for maintaining denture wearers' health.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of toothbrush handles individually adapted in reducing of biofilm on dentures.

Materials And Methods: Study participants were 16 residents of the condo for the elderly, denture wearers, functionally independent and without cognitive impairment.