Systematic Review: Dry Needling for Orofacial Pain Shows Limited Evidence of Effectiveness

Posted: December 1, 2024
Dry needling (DN) for orofacial pain (OFP) was evaluated in a systematic review of 24 randomized clinical trials. The studies included 1,318 patients with OFP and found that DN + usual care had no significant effect on pain intensity compared to usual care alone. The evidence quality was rated as very low to low. Further robust studies are needed to determine the effectiveness of DN in reducing OFP.

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