Giuseppe Messina, Francesco Martines, [...], and Angelo Iovane
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PMC5656808 (Ref ID)
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I. Introduction
The research paper titled "Treatment of chronic pain associated with bruxism through Myofunctional therapy" investigates the effectiveness of myofunctional therapy in reducing chronic facial pain caused by bruxism. Bruxism is a condition characterized by teeth grinding or clenching, which can lead to painful clinical conditions and chronic facial pain. The study aims to determine if myofunctional therapy alone can be an effective treatment for reducing chronic facial pain.
II. Methodology
The study involved 24 patients (9 male and 15 female) between the ages of 25 and 45. The patients underwent a 9-month myofunctional therapy treatment. Data was collected through a numeric pain intensity scale and recording the number of bruxism episodes per patient. Electromyographic examinations were conducted to evaluate muscle activation. Statistical analysis was performed using t-tests and Wilcoxon test.
III. Results
The results of the study showed significant improvements in the reduction of pain intensity and the number of bruxism episodes after the myofunctional therapy treatment. The pain intensity decreased from an average of 8.13 to 1.75, and the number of bruxism episodes also significantly decreased. Electromyographic assessment revealed a decrease in muscle activity in the masseter muscle and a reduction in electric activity in the temporal and digastric muscles during jaw clenching.
IV. Discussion
The findings of the study suggest that myofunctional therapy can be an effective treatment for reducing facial pain caused by bruxism. The significant decrease in pain intensity and bruxism episodes indicates the positive impact of myofunctional therapy. However, the study has limitations, such as a relatively small sample size and a lack of control group. Further research is needed to confirm the findings and explore the long-term effects of myofunctional therapy.
V. Conclusion
In summary, the research paper demonstrates that myofunctional therapy can be a useful treatment for chronic pain associated with bruxism. The study indicates a significant reduction in pain intensity and bruxism episodes after a 9-month myofunctional therapy treatment. These findings contribute to the understanding of alternative therapies for managing facial pain caused by bruxism. Further research is needed to validate the findings and investigate the long-term effectiveness of myofunctional therapy.
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