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Occlusal adjustment therapy for craniomandibular disorders: a clinical assessment by a double-blind method
Tsolka P, Morris RW, Preiskel HW
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 1992 Dec;68(6):957-964
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: Yes; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

Fifty-one patients with craniomandibular disorders were divided in two groups. One group underwent mock occlusal adjustment, the other was treated with adjustments to remove significant slides and non-working side interferences. Both groups received identical counseling. The results show that there was no significant difference in the improvements on the signs and symptoms obtained by real or mock adjustments after the first treatment session.

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