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June 2023 • Volume 39 • Number 87

ULTRASOUND THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS

 

Mohamed Faizal Asan,
Shruthi Hegde,
G Subhas Babu,
Vidya Ajila,
Viabhav Pandita






 

 

 

 

1AB SHETTY MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES, NITTE (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), DEPARTMENT OF ORAL MEDICINE AND RADIOLOGY, MANGALORE, INDIA

   

   
...Abstract


 

Introduction: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a collective term given to the disorders affecting the Temporomandibular joint(TMJ), masticatory muscles and their related structures. The aetiology of TMD is complex and their management includes various invasive and non-invasive methods. The increasing trend in non-invasive, non-pharmacological interventions for the management of TMJ pain has led to the development of modalities of physical therapy. Ultrasound is an electrophysical treatment modality used in the management of TMD.
The aim of this study is to provide an insight into ultrasound based treatment modalities used for the effective management of TMD.
Materials and methods: Electronic database search was carried out in Google Scholar and PubMedusing the search terms “ultrasound therapy”, “therapeutic ultrasound” and “temporomandibular joint disorders”
The results obtained from the database search were screened and included for the review. Commonly used therapeutic ultrasound methods in the management of temporomandibular joint disorders with the treatment protocols, advantages, limitations and other factors to be considered for an effective treatment outcome is discussed in the present review.
Conclusion: Various new ultrasound-based TMJ therapeutic modalities may be developed in the near future.

 Key words: physical therapy, phonophoresis, ultrasonic therapy, temporomandibularjoint disorders

 
 

...Authors and Reprint Information

 

Address of correspondence:
Shruthi Hegde, MDS
Nitte (Deemed to be University),
AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences (ABSMIDS),
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Mangalore, India.
E-mail: drshruthihegde@yahoo.co.in
Phone: +919901321299




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