A novel treatment modality for myogenous temporomandibular disorders using aromatherapy massage with lavender oil: A randomized controlled clinical trial
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume:
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1819067
- Journal Name: CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Keywords: Aromatherapy, temporomandibular joint disorders, lavender oil, massage, pain, plant oils, MYOFASCIAL PAIN, OCCLUSAL SPLINT, MANUAL THERAPY, SLEEP BRUXISM, MANAGEMENT, EXERCISE, ANXIETY, INTERVENTIONS, METAANALYSIS, MUSCLES
- Istanbul University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Objective To investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and maximal mouth opening (MMO) in patients with myogenous TMD. Methods Ninety-one patients were randomly assigned to three groups: Group L (aromatherapy massage with lavender oil, test), group P (massage with sweet almond oil, placebo), and group C (control). Participants were evaluated at T0 (before the intervention), T1 (immediately after the intervention), and T2 (2-month follow-up). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results For T1 and T2, group L showed the greatest MMO values (48.01 +/- 0.85 mm; 45.67 +/- 0.84 mm), while group C exhibited the lowest values (39.13 +/- 0.49 mm; 39.66 +/- 0.82 mm) (p< 0.001). For VAS, group L revealed the lowest pain values at T1 (2) and T2 (2) (p< 0.001). Discussion Aromatherapy massage with lavender oil was effective in the management of painful TMD conditions and limited mouth opening.