Trigger point dry needling increases masseter muscle oxygenation in patients with temporomandibular disorder

J Appl Oral Sci. 2023 Aug 25;31:e20230099. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2023-0099. eCollection 2023. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term encompassing various clinical complaints involving the temporomandibular joints, masticatory muscles, and/or associated orofacial structures. Myogenous TMDs are the most frequent cause of chronic orofacial pain. Musculoskeletal pain is commonly associated with myofascial trigger points (MTPs), […]