Many interventions are used in the management of patients suffering from Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), but the clinical effectiveness of these non-surgical therapies is not well-documented.

With an estimated 6-12% of the general population - predominantly women - struggling with TMD, there is an important role for non-surgical clinical management.

In this systematic review with meta-analysis, 23 RCTs investigating the effectiveness of conservative treatment for TMD are included. The results show evidence of improvement of two of the most common symptoms: pain reduction and mouth opening.