Facial Pain
Acupuncture was found to be as effective as standard western treatment but Acupuncture provide significantly greater subsequent relief.
| Condition/Study | No. | Design | Test Group | Control Group | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Facial Pain Johansson et al., 1991 |
15 per group | Randomized controlled trial |
Body acupuncture (manual) |
Occlusal splint or no treatment | Acupuncture was as effective as occlusal splint. At follow-up, subjective dysfunction scores and visual analogue scale assessments were significantly lower in the test group. |