Effects of Massage Therapy and Occlusal Splint Usage on Quality of Life and Pain in Individuals with Sleep Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Cid Andre Fidelis de Paula Gomes, Yasmin El-Hage, Ana Paula Amaral, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Fabiano Politti, Sandra Kalil-Bussadori, Tabajara de Oliveira Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida Biasotto-Gonzalez, Cid Andre Fidelis de Paula Gomes, Yasmin El-Hage, Ana Paula Amaral, Carolina Marciela Herpich, Fabiano Politti, Sandra Kalil-Bussadori, Tabajara de Oliveira Gonzalez, Daniela Aparecida Biasotto-Gonzalez
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of massage therapy on the masticatory muscles and occlusal splint usage on quality of life and pain in individuals with sleep bruxism.
Method: A randomized, controlled, blinded, clinical trial was conducted involving 78 volunteers aged 18 to 40 years with sleep bruxism. Quality of life and pain assessments were performed.
Results: Significant differences (p < 0.05) were found on the physical functioning, general health state, vitality, role emotional and mental health subscales. A large effect size was found for all treatment protocols with regard to pain. The largest effect was found in the combined treatment group.
Conclusions: The findings of the present study reveal that the occlusal splint usage alone led to improvements in components of quality of life among individuals with sleep bruxism. Moreover, both treatments (occlusal splint usage and massage therapy on the masticatory muscles) led to a reduction in pain.
Keywords: Bruxism; Orthodontic Appliances; Physical Therapy Modalities.
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Source: PubMed