Quantitative sensory testing in patients with the muscle pain subtype of temporomandibular disorder: a systemic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsThe study results suggest that the pain processing of deep tissues is likely sensitized in mTMD and calls for more QST studies with standard procedures to reduce inter-study heterogeneity.Clinical relevanceThe major findings of this meta-analysis support using PPT to examine the pain processing in patients with mTMD in clinical scenario.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research