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Various therapeutic approaches are being studied for managing TMD, aiming to relieve pain and improve jaw function. Although surgical and non-surgical methods are available for treating TMD, conservative treatment is the initial and primary option. Pharmacological therapies include the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, and muscle relaxants. Another treatment component consists of occlusal and physical therapy techniques, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the trigeminal nerve (TENS). | Various therapeutic approaches are being studied for managing TMD, aiming to relieve pain and improve jaw function. Although surgical and non-surgical methods are available for treating TMD, conservative treatment is the initial and primary option. Pharmacological therapies include the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants, and muscle relaxants. Another treatment component consists of occlusal and physical therapy techniques, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the trigeminal nerve (TENS). | ||
TENS has gained recognition as a non-invasive and drug-free technique for pain management in TMD. It involves applying low-frequency electrical currents to the skin through surface electrodes. These currents stimulate sensory nerves and modulate pain signals transmitted to the central nervous system (CNS), altering pain perception. TENS is used in TMD patients to target muscles and nerves surrounding the TMJ, promoting muscle relaxation, reducing muscle spasms, and relieving discomfort. | TENS has gained recognition as a non-invasive and drug-free technique for pain management in TMD. It involves applying low-frequency electrical currents to the skin through surface electrodes. These currents stimulate sensory nerves and modulate pain signals transmitted to the central nervous system (CNS), altering pain perception. TENS is used in TMD patients to target muscles and nerves surrounding the TMJ, promoting muscle relaxation, reducing muscle spasms, and relieving discomfort. | ||
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Despite the controversy surrounding TENS in the treatment of TMD, studies show varying degrees of efficacy in pain reduction and muscle relaxation. However, its role compared to other treatment modalities remains unclear and requires further research to establish its definitive clinical utility. | Despite the controversy surrounding TENS in the treatment of TMD, studies show varying degrees of efficacy in pain reduction and muscle relaxation. However, its role compared to other treatment modalities remains unclear and requires further research to establish its definitive clinical utility. | ||
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