Efficacy of Naproxen-codeine, Naproxen+Dexamethasone, and Naproxen on Myofascial Pain
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2019-07-15
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are one of the most common muco-skeletal disorders, seen
in the dental clinics. Many factors work together to initiate or aggravate the condition, so
it is a multifactorial disorder. The etiology of TMDs may be a result of parafunctional
habits such as clenching and bruxism, acute trauma to the jaw, trauma from hyperextension
e.g. after a long dental treatment, joint laxity, psychological distress, occlusal disharmony
like presence of high crown or free-end saddle leading to joint instability or systemic
diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to
evaluate the effects of naproxen sodium+codeine phosphate, naproxen sodium+dexamethasone, and
naproxen sodium on pain in patients complaining from temporomandibular pain.