Treatment Efficiency of Acupuncture in Non Chronified Pain Patients With TMDs

Wirksamkeit Von Akupunktur Auf Den Nicht Chronifizierten Schmerz Bei Craniomandibulärer Dysfunktion - Eine Randomisierte, Placebokontrollierte Klinische Studie

Aim of this randomized clinical trial is to examine the treatment effectiveness of an acupuncture protocol in adult patients with non chronified TMDs.

Therefore there are two treatment arms, acupuncture verum and acupuncture placebo. Investigators will evaluate for 4 weeks primary current pain, secondary the unassisted jaw opening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• non chronified TMD pain
• written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• dysfunctional TMD pain
• systematic diseases affecting the joints or pain perception
• pregnancy
• needle phobia