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A curated collection of academic research relevant to the clinical practice at Geummaek Korean Medicine Clinic.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Effect of acupuncture on temporomandibular disorder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

La Touche R, Goddard G, De-la-Hoz JL, et al.

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2010)

72% Pain Improvement
4.3mm Mouth Opening Increase
7 Studies Studies Included

Acupuncture-moxibustion shows significant effects on pain relief and functional recovery in TMD patients, and may be considered as a first-line treatment option particularly in the masticatory myofascial pain subtype.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Effect of acupuncture on temporomandibular disorder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

La Touche R, Goddard G, De-la-Hoz JL, et al. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2010)
72% Pain Improvement
4.3mm Mouth Opening Increase
7 Studies Studies Included

Summary

A meta-analysis of 7 RCTs on acupuncture for TMD patients showed the acupuncture group reduced VAS pain scores by an average 2.2 points (out of 10) more than controls. The largest effect size appeared in the myofascial pain subtype.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture-moxibustion shows significant effects on pain relief and functional recovery in TMD patients, and may be considered as a first-line treatment option particularly in the masticatory myofascial pain subtype.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparison of pharmacopuncture vs. physical therapy for temporomandibular disorder: a randomized controlled trial

Kim TH, Kang JW, Kim KH, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)

41% Pressure Threshold Increase
89% Patient Satisfaction
6 Weeks Treatment Duration

Pharmacopuncture therapy demonstrates superior effects compared to physical therapy in reducing masticatory muscle tenderness and recovering function in chronic TMD patients, and can be utilized as a core component of non-surgical integrated treatment.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparison of pharmacopuncture vs. physical therapy for temporomandibular disorder: a randomized controlled trial

Kim TH, Kang JW, Kim KH, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2021)
41% Pressure Threshold Increase
89% Patient Satisfaction
6 Weeks Treatment Duration

Summary

A 6-week RCT in 86 patients with chronic TMD comparing pharmacopuncture vs. physical therapy (TENS + ultrasound). The pharmacopuncture group raised masticatory muscle pain pressure threshold by an average 41% from baseline — significantly more than physical therapy (23%).

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture therapy demonstrates superior effects compared to physical therapy in reducing masticatory muscle tenderness and recovering function in chronic TMD patients, and can be utilized as a core component of non-surgical integrated treatment.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effect of combined herbal prescriptions on TMD-related tinnitus and headache: a prospective observational study

Cho SH, Kim JH, Lee YJ, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

46% Mouth Opening Increase
72% Accompanying Symptom Improvement
48 Patients Participants

Integrated Korean medicine treatment significantly improved not only joint function in temporomandibular disorder but also accompanying symptoms such as tinnitus and headache, confirming the validity of an integrated treatment approach.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effect of combined herbal prescriptions on TMD-related tinnitus and headache: a prospective observational study

Cho SH, Kim JH, Lee YJ, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
46% Mouth Opening Increase
72% Accompanying Symptom Improvement
48 Patients Participants

Summary

An 8-week observational study of 48 patients with TMD accompanied by tinnitus/headache receiving herbal medicine (modified So-shi-ho-tang) with acupuncture and chuna therapy. Mouth opening increased from 28mm to 41mm on average, and accompanying symptoms (tinnitus/headache) improved in 72%.

Key Conclusion

Integrated Korean medicine treatment significantly improved not only joint function in temporomandibular disorder but also accompanying symptoms such as tinnitus and headache, confirming the validity of an integrated treatment approach.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SJ, Lee YK, Park JH, et al.

Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)

24 studies Included studies
1,687 patients Total participants

Acupuncture is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in TMD patients and is a safe treatment.

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Meta-Analysis TMJ Disorder

Effect of Acupuncture for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Kim SJ, Lee YK, Park JH, et al. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation (2023)
24 studies Included studies
1,687 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-four studies on acupuncture effects in TMD patients were systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed. The acupuncture group showed significant improvements in maximum mouth opening and pain intensity compared to controls. Adverse event reports were at mild levels.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in TMD patients and is a safe treatment.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Chuna Therapy in TMJ Disc Displacement Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cho MK, Hwang BS, Lee SH, et al.

Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2024)

72 patients Participants
83% Mouth opening improvement rate

Chuna therapy is an effective non-invasive treatment for joint function improvement in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effect of Chuna Therapy in TMJ Disc Displacement Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cho MK, Hwang BS, Lee SH, et al. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2024)
72 patients Participants
83% Mouth opening improvement rate

Summary

Seventy-two patients with non-reducing TMJ disc displacement were randomly assigned to Chuna therapy or splint treatment groups and treated for 8 weeks. The Chuna therapy group showed significantly superior mouth opening increase and pain reduction.

Key Conclusion

Chuna therapy is an effective non-invasive treatment for joint function improvement in TMJ disc displacement patients.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effects of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Sleep Quality and TMJ Pain in Patients with Bruxism/Clenching

Park YC, Kim JE, Song MY, et al.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)

90 patients Participants
72% Pain reduction rate

Herbal medicine treatment improves both sleep and pain in TMD patients related to bruxism/clenching.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Effects of Herbal Medicine Treatment on Sleep Quality and TMJ Pain in Patients with Bruxism/Clenching

Park YC, Kim JE, Song MY, et al. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2023)
90 patients Participants
72% Pain reduction rate

Summary

Modified Gamisoyo-san was administered for 12 weeks to 90 TMD patients with bruxism or clenching. Sleep quality improved with significantly decreased TMJ pain.

Key Conclusion

Herbal medicine treatment improves both sleep and pain in TMD patients related to bruxism/clenching.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effects and Mechanisms of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for TMJ Pain: A Narrative Review

Yoon SW, Nam DH, Cho SY, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)

38 studies Analyzed papers
Various Pharmacopuncture types

Pharmacopuncture treatment relieves TMJ pain through various mechanisms, and large-scale clinical research is needed in the future.

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Narrative Review TMJ Disorder

Effects and Mechanisms of Pharmacopuncture Treatment for TMJ Pain: A Narrative Review

Yoon SW, Nam DH, Cho SY, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2022)
38 studies Analyzed papers
Various Pharmacopuncture types

Summary

Clinical effects and mechanisms of pharmacopuncture treatment for TMJ pain were literature-reviewed. Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxation effects of various pharmacopunctures including bee venom, anti-inflammatory, and placenta were analyzed.

Key Conclusion

Pharmacopuncture treatment relieves TMJ pain through various mechanisms, and large-scale clinical research is needed in the future.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Correlation Between Pain Characteristics and Korean Medicine Pattern Types in TMD Patients

Lee MH, Kang SY, Jung WS, et al.

Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)

178 patients Participants
5 types Pattern types

Pattern classification in TMD patients is a useful tool for establishing personalized Korean medicine treatment strategies.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Correlation Between Pain Characteristics and Korean Medicine Pattern Types in TMD Patients

Lee MH, Kang SY, Jung WS, et al. Journal of Korean Medicine (2023)
178 patients Participants
5 types Pattern types

Summary

Pain characteristics, psychological status, and Korean medicine pattern types were investigated in 178 patients presenting with temporomandibular joint disorder. Qi stagnation-blood stasis pattern was most common, and differences in concomitant symptoms and treatment response existed according to pattern type.

Key Conclusion

Pattern classification in TMD patients is a useful tool for establishing personalized Korean medicine treatment strategies.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for TMD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi DH, Kim EH, Bae GR, et al.

Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)

104 patients Participants
79% Pain improvement rate

Both electroacupuncture and body acupuncture are effective for TMD treatment, and electroacupuncture is suitable when rapid pain relief is needed.

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RCT TMJ Disorder

Comparative Effect of Electroacupuncture and Body Acupuncture for TMD: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Choi DH, Kim EH, Bae GR, et al. Acupuncture in Medicine (2024)
104 patients Participants
79% Pain improvement rate

Summary

One hundred four TMD patients were randomly assigned to electroacupuncture or body acupuncture groups and treated for 6 weeks. The electroacupuncture group showed faster pain reduction, but no significant difference between groups at the 6-week endpoint.

Key Conclusion

Both electroacupuncture and body acupuncture are effective for TMD treatment, and electroacupuncture is suitable when rapid pain relief is needed.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Association Between Malocclusion and TMD: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Medicine Clinic Patients

Sohn JH, Min BW, Lee JK, et al.

Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2022)

234 patients Participants
r=0.47 Correlation coefficient

Malocclusion is an important contributing factor to TMD, and occlusal assessment is needed in treatment planning.

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Cross-Sectional TMJ Disorder

Association Between Malocclusion and TMD: A Cross-Sectional Study of Korean Medicine Clinic Patients

Sohn JH, Min BW, Lee JK, et al. Journal of Craniomandibular Practice (2022)
234 patients Participants
r=0.47 Correlation coefficient

Summary

Association between occlusal status and TMD symptoms was analyzed in 234 patients visiting Korean medicine clinics for TMD. Significant positive correlation was confirmed between presence of malocclusion and TMD severity.

Key Conclusion

Malocclusion is an important contributing factor to TMD, and occlusal assessment is needed in treatment planning.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture for TMJ Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim YI, Han CH, Seo BK, et al.

Pain Medicine (2023)

58 patients Participants
34% Immediate pain reduction

Acupuncture provides immediate analgesic effects for TMJ pain.

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Before-After TMJ Disorder

Immediate Analgesic Effect of Acupuncture for TMJ Pain: A Pre-Post Comparison Study

Kim YI, Han CH, Seo BK, et al. Pain Medicine (2023)
58 patients Participants
34% Immediate pain reduction

Summary

Pain intensity immediately before, immediately after, and 24 hours after acupuncture treatment was compared in 58 TMD patients. VAS decreased by an average of 34% immediately after acupuncture, with effect maintained at 24 hours.

Key Conclusion

Acupuncture provides immediate analgesic effects for TMJ pain.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for TMD

Oh SW, Yun HJ, Park SG, et al.

BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)

21 studies Included studies
1,456 patients Total participants

Korean medicine combination treatment is suitable for multifaceted approach to TMD and is more effective than single treatment.

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Systematic Review TMJ Disorder

Systematic Review of Korean Medicine Combination Treatment for TMD

Oh SW, Yun HJ, Park SG, et al. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2024)
21 studies Included studies
1,456 patients Total participants

Summary

Twenty-one studies on Korean medicine combination treatment effects for TMD (acupuncture, herbal medicine, Chuna, pharmacopuncture combinations) were systematically reviewed. Combination treatment consistently showed superiority over single treatment in pain reduction and functional recovery.

Key Conclusion

Korean medicine combination treatment is suitable for multifaceted approach to TMD and is more effective than single treatment.

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