Efficacy of Triamcinolone-Lidocaine Mix in Trigger Points Injection of Masseter Muscle: Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

Clinical Assessment of The Efficacy of Triamcinolone-Lidocaine Mix in Trigger Points Injection of Masseter Muscle: Double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

This study aims to clinically evaluate the efficacy of trigger points using active drug mix (Triamcinolone with lidocaine) on relief of myofascial pain of jaw muscle.

Inclusion criteria

1. Age more than or equal 18 years
2. Both sexes
3. Patients' willingness to follow instructions

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients who will be using any medications to reduce the pain and/or have any effect on the skeletal muscle
2. Clinical conditions such as pregnancy
3. Medical problems that may interfere with the procedures such as bleeding disorders
4. Cognitive impairment or exhibited inadequate cooperation
5. Patients will be receiving physical therapy or wearing occlusal splint in the same period of the research