Publications by authors named "Maureen Lang"
J Orofac Pain
November 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to systematically review and conduct a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effectiveness of intraoral orthopedic appliances in reducing pain for patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMJD) compared to placebo or other treatments.
- A thorough search from multiple databases identified 47 studies involving 44 RCTs and over 2,200 participants, focusing on different types of intraoral appliances.
- The meta-analysis found that a hard stabilization appliance significantly improved TMJD pain compared to non-occluding appliances, while its efficacy versus no treatment showed positive but not statistically significant results.
