Examine Database: Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Symptoms
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Can glucosamine help with osteoarthritis of the jaw?
In this systematic review of clinical trials, supplementation with glucosamine had inconsistent benefits for symptoms of TMJ (jaw) osteoarthritis. Due to variations in interventions, control conditions, and study quality, more research is needed on this topic.
Examine Database References
- Glucosamine - Thie NM, Prasad NG, Major PWEvaluation of glucosamine sulfate compared to ibuprofen for the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a randomized double blind controlled 3 month clinical trialJ Rheumatol.(2001 Jun)
- Glucosamine - Cahlin BJ, Dahlström LNo effect of glucosamine sulfate on osteoarthritis in the temporomandibular joints--a randomized, controlled, short-term studyOral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod.(2011 Dec)