A novel treatment modality for myogenous temporomandibular disorders using aromatherapy massage with lavender oil: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Issue 1 (2nd January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Benli, Merve; Olson, Jessica; Huck, Olivier; Özcan, Mutlu
• Is Part Of: Cranio. Volume 41:Issue 1(2023)
• Page Start: 48
• Page End: 58
• Publication Date: 2023-01-02
• Subjects: Aromatherapy -- temporomandibular joint disorders -- lavender oil -- massage -- pain -- plant oils; Temporomandibular joint disorders -- periodicals; Temporomandibular joint -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 617.51
• DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2020.1819067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0886-9634

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Objective: To investigate the effect of aromatherapy massage on pain intensity and maximal mouth opening (MMO) in patients with myogenous TMD. Methods: Ninety-one patients were randomly assigned to three groups: Group L (aromatherapy massage with lavender oil, test), group P (massage with sweet almond oil, placebo), and group C (control). Participants were evaluated at T0 (before the intervention), T1 (immediately after the intervention), and T2 (2-month follow-up). Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: For T1 and T2, group L showed the greatest MMO values (48.01 ± 0.85 mm; 45.67 ± 0.84 mm), while group C exhibited the lowest values (39.13 ± 0.49 mm; 39.66 ± 0.82 mm) ( p < 0.001). For VAS, group L revealed the lowest pain values at T1 (2) and T2 (2) ( p < 0.001). Discussion: Aromatherapy massage with lavender oil was effective in the management of painful TMD conditions and limited mouth opening.