Comparative Effects of Korean and Western Medicine Treatments for TMD: A Meta-Analysis
Journal · Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
Original authors · Im YG, Baek SH, Noh SH, et al.
DOI · 10.1155/2023/61284739
Summary
Twenty-six RCTs comparing Korean and Western medicine treatments for TMD were meta-analyzed. Korean medicine treatment showed equivalent or superior effects to Western medicine treatment with fewer adverse events.
Key figures
Included studies
26 studies
Total participants
2,043 patients
Conclusion
Korean medicine treatment is an effective and safe treatment alternative for TMD.
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