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Changes in headache after treatment of mandibular dysfunction.

H Forssell, P Kirveskari, P Kangasniemi

    Cephalalgia : an International Journal of Headache
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental occlusion adjustment significantly reduced headache frequency and intensity in patients with muscle contraction or combination headaches. This treatment for mandibular dysfunction offers a promising therapeutic avenue for headache relief.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Dentistry
    • Pain Management

    Background:

    • Mandibular dysfunction is associated with various headache types.
    • The efficacy of dental occlusion adjustment for headache relief requires further clinical investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the therapeutic effect of occlusal adjustment on patients experiencing different types of headaches.
    • To determine the impact of treating mandibular dysfunction on headache frequency and intensity.

    Main Methods:

    • A double-blind clinical trial involving 91 patients with migraine, combination headache, or muscle contraction headache.
    • Patients received either occlusal adjustment (treatment group) or mock occlusal adjustment (placebo group).
    • Treatment outcomes were evaluated by a neurologist after 4 and 8 months.

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    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant reduction in headache frequency (79%) and intensity (53%) was observed in patients with muscle contraction or combination headaches who underwent successful occlusal adjustment.
    • The decrease in headache frequency correlated with reduced clinical signs of mandibular dysfunction.
    • No significant difference was noted in the migraine group.

    Conclusions:

    • Occlusal adjustment is an effective treatment for reducing headache frequency and intensity in specific headache subtypes associated with mandibular dysfunction.
    • Treating dental occlusion abnormalities can alleviate symptoms in patients with muscle contraction and combination headaches.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms and broader applications of this intervention.