Author Year Characteristics of the trial Citation Effect/result Reference number Leal de Godoy et al. 2015 Laser therapy–TMD diagnostic criteria 0 No [26 ] Costa et al. 2015 Occlusal appliance–headache 0 No [6 ] Cioffi et al. 2015 Occlusal interference–EMG muscular activity 0 “Little” [4 ] Rampello et al. 2013 Universal occlusal appliance–TMD diagnostic criteria 2 “Favorable” [40 ] Yu et al. 2013 Full denture lingualized occlusion–“TMD” 0 “Remission” [53 ] Jakhar et al. 2013 Surgical procedure TMJ–CT evaluation 3 “Improvement” [18 ] Michelotti et al. 2012 Education/occlusal appliance–musc. pain and mouth op. 32 “Education slightly better” [36 ] Ap Biasotto-Gonzalez et al. 2010 Food texture–EMG activity 1 “Less variation” [54 ] Ueda et al. 2009 Jaw excercises–OSA 11 “Help relieve” [48 ] Hamata et al. 2009 2 types of occlusal splints–TMD clinical and EMG 10 “Remarkable reduction” [17 ] Diernberger et al. 2008 Prefered chewing side–epidemiologic study 37 Several “associations” [12 ] Monaco et al. 2008 Osteopathic manipulative treatment–kinesiographics 12 “Induce changes” [37 ] Toro et al. 2007 Surgical procedures analgesics–jaw movements 6 “A valid aid” [44 ] Conti et al. 2006 2 types of occlusal appliances–TMJ pain 34 “No differences” [5 ] Le Bell et al. 2006 Occlusal interferences–subjective sign of TMD 29 “Stronger symptoms” [25 ] Wolfart et al. 2005 Prosthetic appliance–SDA and molar occlusion 37 No [52 ] Ueki et al. 2005 Surgical procedures–skeletal stability 32 No/“similar” [49 ] Michelotti et al. 2005 Occlusal interference–TMD signs and symptoms 47 No/“adapted fairly well” [35 ] Magnusson et al. 2004 2 types of occlusal appliances–TMD signs and symptoms 28 “Some or significant” [31 ] Fayed et al. 2004 2 types of occlusal appliances–magnetic resonance 11 “Effective, one superior” [13 ] Turp and Schindler 2003 Refer to the trial of Le Bell 2002–descriptive study 7 “No new data” [47 ] Le Bell et al. 2002 Occlusal interferences–TMD signs and symptoms 40 “Significant” [24 ] Maloney et al. 2002 Jaw movement devices–TMD signs and symptoms 22 “Effective” [32 ] Bettega et al. 2002 Surgical procedures–correct occlusion 23 “Differences” [3 ] Raphael and Marbach 2001 Occlusal appliances–widespread body pain 69 “Improvement” [41 ] Glaros et al. 2000 Biofeedback–TMD pain 32 “Significantly higher” [15 ] de Andrade et al. 1998 Surgical procedures–TMD signs and symptoms 13 Significant [11 ] Kirveskari et al. 1998 Occlusal interferences–TMD signs and symptoms 41 Significant [21 ] Rodrigues-Garcia et al. 1998 Orthodontic surgical procedures–TMD signs and symptoms 45 “Other factors responsible” [43 ] Davies and Gray 1997 Occlusal appliances’ wearing time–TMD signs and symptoms 19 “All marked improvement” [10 ] Karjalainen et al. 1997 Occlusal adjustment–TMD signs and symptoms 14 Significant [20 ] Obrez and Stohler 1996 Muscle irritation–range of mandibular movements 36 Significant [38 ] Vallon et al. 1995 Occlusal adjustment–TMD signs and symptoms 16 Significant [50 ] Tsolka and Preiskel 1993 Occlusal interferences–EMG and kinesiographics 20 Not significant [46 ] List and Helkimo 1992 Acupunture/occlusal appliance–TMD signs and symptoms 42 “No differences” [28 ] Tsolka et al. 1992 Occlusal adjustment–TMD signs and symptoms 21 “No differences” [45 ] Lundh et al. 1992 Occlusal appliances–TMD signs and symptoms 77 “No differences” [29 ] Johansson et al. 1991 Acupunture/occlusal appliance–TMD signs and symptoms 65 “No differences” [19 ] Gray et al. 1991 Occlusal appliances–TMD signs and symptoms 12 “No differences” [16 ] Kirveskari et al. 1989 Occlusal adjustment–TMD signs and symptoms 29 Yes/no significant [22 ] Lundh et al. 1988 Occlusal therapy/appliance–disk displ. with reduction 55 “Differences” [30 ] Lipp et al. 1988 Intubation procedures–TMD signs and symptoms 7 “Temporary effect” [27 ] Wenneberg et al. 1988 Occlusal adjustment/appliance–TMD signs and symptoms 34 “More effective” [51 ] Puhakka and Kirveskari 1988 Occlusal adjustment–globus symptoms 20 “Significant association” [39 ] Forssell et al. 1986 Occlusal adjustment/appliance–TMD signs and symptoms 30 “Effective treatment” [14 ] Raustia 1986 Acupuncture/tomography stomatognathic treatment 6 Paper not available [42 ] Kirveskari and Puhakka 1985 Occlusal adjustment–globus symptoms 11 “Significant association” [23 ] Manns et al. 1985 Occlusal apliances–EMG activity 30 “Study suggests” [33 ] Dahlstrom and Carlsson 1984 Biofeedback/occlusal apliance–TMD signs and symptoms 25 “No differences” [9 ] Dahlstrom 1984 Biofeedback/occlusal apliance–TMD signs and symptoms 3 “A positive correlation” [7 ] Manns et al. 1983 Occlusal appliances–EMG activity 52 “More effective” [34 ] Dahlstrom et al. 1982 Occlusal appliance/biofeedback–TMD signs and symptoms 36 No significant differences [8 ]