The standardization of evaluation of NSAIDs efficacy in temporomandibular joint disorders

Abstract

Although the importance of pharmacological intervention as early treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders has recently increased, there have been few reports on close investigation of the efficacy, and no efficacy evaluation criteria have been established. The Japanese Society of Oral Therapeutics and Pharmacology established a committee for the standardization of NSAIDs efficacy evaluation for temporomandibular joint pain, and prepared new NSAIDs efficacy evalu-