Infiltrações e agulhamentos em pontos gatilho-miofasciais revisão de literatura.

Abstract

Myofascial pain (MFD) is a regional muscle dysfunction that originates from highly sensitive areas in the tight muscle, tendon or fascial band that are usually called Myofascial Trigger Points (PGMs). Among the forms of treatment for PGMs, the infiltration of substances and dry needling stand out. Thus, this study aimed to verify how these procedures are performed and compare the effectiveness of both, through a literature review. A bibliographic search was carried out in the PUBMed and Scielo databases using the time frame from 2005 to 2021. The search descriptors used were “Temporomandibular Dysfunction”, “Myofascial Pain”, “Trigger Points”, “Temporomandibular Disorder”, “ Myofascial pain”, “Tigger points”. Inclusion criteria were articles in Portuguese and English that addressed the topic. Infiltrations with substances can be done with local anesthetics, botulinum toxin and saline solution, while dry needling does not inject the substance. The findings in the literature show that both techniques are safe and effective to treat PGMs, therefore, it is up to the dentist to choose which one will be used based on the characteristics of each patient.