Acupuncture and pain relief in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

INTERVENTION: Comparisons will be made between the efficacy of acupuncture (intent to cure), sham acupuncture (placebo group) and traditional methods (occlusal splint). Added 18 July 2008: the trial did not start due to lack of funding. Amendment Jan 2005: This trial has received ethical approval but it is not being undertaken at present due to funding issues. CONDITION: Oral Health: Oral Medicine ; Oral Health ; Oral Health: Oral Medicine PRIMARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: 120 patients suffering with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.