Abstract | AIM: OBJECTIVE: PROCEDURE: Fifty patients diagnosed clinically and radiographically as temporomandibular disorder were randomly assigned into either of the two groups, namely, (Group A) plain ultrasound and (Group B) phonophoresis. Acoustic gel containing no pharmacological agent was applied in the ultrasound group, whereas a gel containing aceclofenac was applied in the phonophoresis group. Each group was treated three times a week for 2 weeks. The assessment of pain and inflammation both before and after treatment were done using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Creactive protein (CRP). RESULTS: Intergroup comparison was done and analyzed statistically using independent ttest. Intragroup comparison was done using paired ttest. A significant difference in VAS scores and CRP levels before and after treatment were seen within both ultrasound phonophoresis PH groups. No significant difference was noted statistically between ultrasound and phonophoresis group. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Sankar Narayanan Ramakrishnan, Nalini Aswath |
Journal | Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research
(Indian J Dent Res)
2019 Jul-Aug
Vol. 30
Issue 4
Pg. 512-515
ISSN: 1998-3603 [Electronic] India |
PMID | 31745044
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Analgesics
- Humans
- Pain Measurement
- Phonophoresis
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
(therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultrasonic Therapy
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