Dry needling, lidocaine, and mepivacaine for myofascial pain and associated temporomandibular disorder and depressive symptoms: a randomized clinical trial

BMC Oral Health. 2026 Jun 22. doi: 10.1186/s12903-026-08986-0. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Myofascial pain of the masticatory muscles significantly contributes to temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and is often associated with impaired function and depressive symptoms. While trigger point injections like dry needling and local anesthetics are common, direct comparisons in the orofacial region are […]