IncobotulinumtoxinA in refractory temporomandibular disorder due to disk dislocation: A prospective study - 18/09/24
Abstract |
Introduction |
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) may include conditions involving the temporomandibular joint and/or masticatory muscles. Approximately 20 % of patients are refractory to first-line therapies. This study aims to evaluate the effects and safety of incobotulinumtoxinA in the treatment of refractory TMD due to disk dislocation.
Material and methods |
A quasi-experimental one-arm prospective study was conducted. Target population included individuals with a diagnosis of TMD due to disk dislocation. Patients were treated with electromyography or ultrasound guided injection of incobotulinumtoxinA in the masticatory muscles (20 U into each masseter and pterygoideus lateralis). Pain was assessed using the pain numerical rating scale, maximum unassisted mouth opening was measured in mm, and adverse events were registered at baseline, week 4, week 12 and week 24 post-treatment. Statistical analysis used the Wilcoxon test for the comparison of paired samples and the Mann-Whitney U test for independent samples, considering a p-value ≤ 0.05 as significant.
Results |
51 patients with 75 painful temporomandibular joints due to disk dislocation (38 with reduction and 37 without) were included. A significant reduction in pain from a pre-treatment mean of 6.08/10 to a post-treatment mean of 2.04/10 (week 4), 3.18/10 (week 12), and 3.65/10 (week 24) was observed (p < 0.001). A significant decrease in maximum unassisted mouth opening from a pre-treatment mean of 36.45 mm to a post-treatment mean of 32.29 mm at week 4 was observed (p < 0.001).
Discussion |
Botulinum toxin injection of the masticatory muscles is safe and seems equally effective in reducing pain in patients with refractory TMD due to disk dislocation.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Botulinum toxin, Disk dislocation, Temporomandibular joint disorders, Pterygoid muscles
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Vol 125 - N° 5S1
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