Clinical trial
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Aug 2026
Comparative effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound and pharmacotherapy in the management of muscular temporomandibular disorders: a randomized clinical trial
Introduction Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) of muscular origin are a common cause of chronic orofacial pain and functional limitation. Conservative management includes pharmacotherapy and physiotherapeutic modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound. However, evidence directly comparing their effectiveness remains li...
M. Subhikshaa, Prathima Shetty, K. Veena et al.
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