Effectiveness of ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and help in mouth opening in TM Joint dysfunction- A review

Abstract

Background and objective Temporomandibular joint is a complex joint. which connects the mandible to the skull. Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a group of pathologies that affect the masticatory muscles, the temporomandibular joint, and related structures and affect more than 25% of the general population. The objectives of current review are to report effects of the Ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and help in mouth opening in individuals with TM Joint dysfunctions.

Methods: A literature search for current study was performed in electronic databases of PubMed and Google scholar. Many articles were assessed, articles assessing TENS, Laser therapy, splint and any type of therapeutic interventions were eliminated.

Conclusion: The present article provides an overview of the effects of ultrasound therapy to reduce pain and help in mouth opening in individuals with TM Joint dysfunctions.