Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the most common muco-skeletal disorders, seen in the dental clinics. Many factors work together to initiate or aggravate the condition, so it is a multifactorial disorder. The etiology of TMDs may be a result of parafunctional habits such as clenching and bruxism, acute trauma to the jaw, trauma from hyperextension e.g. after a long dental treatment, joint laxity, psychological distress, occlusal disharmony like presence of high crown or free-end saddle leading to joint instability or systemic diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of naproxen sodium+codeine phosphate, naproxen sodium+dexamethasone, and naproxen sodium on pain in patients complaining from temporomandibular pain.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
200
NSAID, steroid, opioid, paracetamol and combinations of this drugs can be used in temporomandibular disorders.
Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Faculty of Dentistry
Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)
Pain Evaluation
Evaluation of changes in Visual Analog Scale measurements by groups (0 = no pain; 10 = unbearable pain)
Time frame: Pre-treatment (baseline)
Pain Evaluation
Evaluation of changes in Visual Analog Scale measurements by groups (0 = no pain; 10 = unbearable pain).
Time frame: At the first week
Pain Evaluation
Evaluation of changes in Visual Analog Scale measurements by groups (0 = no pain; 10 = unbearable pain).
Time frame: At the second week
Pain Evaluation
Evaluation of changes in Visual Analog Scale measurements by groups (0 = no pain; 10 = unbearable pain).
Time frame: At the first month
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