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. 2024 May 23;12(6):157.
doi: 10.3390/dj12060157.

Temporomandibular Disorders Management-What's New? A Scoping Review

Giovanni Mauro  1 , Alessio Verdecchia  2 , Carlota Suárez-Fernández  3 , Riccardo Nocini  4 , Enrico Mauro  5 , Nicoletta Zerman  4   6
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Temporomandibular Disorders Management-What's New? A Scoping Review

Giovanni Mauro et al. Dent J (Basel). .

Abstract

Temporomandibular disorders include various conditions that impact the masticatory system, affecting its structure, function, or physiology. Clinicians face a complex array of therapeutic options when treating this group of diseases, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the current evidence to guide decisions in patient care. The main objective of this article is to conduct a scoping review on the available treatment approaches to manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). An extensive search of the literature was performed on Scopus, Pubmed, Embase, and Web of Science. Systematic reviews published in the last 5 years were considered. Out of the 2183 publications identified, 109 studies were included in this review. Among them, 39 articles focused on the non-invasive approach, while 120 delved into the minimally invasive approach, and 15 explored the surgical approach. Non-invasive or conservative approaches like cognitive-behavioral therapy, physical therapy, and acupuncture offer effective pain management and functional improvements in TMDs. Emerging treatments offer promising alternatives for treating these disorders. Surgery should be reserved for severe cases, with conservative therapies used in conjunction with invasive procedures for optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords: review; temporomandibular joint disorders; therapeutics.

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