Inclusion | Exclusion |
---|---|
Subjective tinnitus > 3 months | Clear otological or neurological causes of the tinnitus |
AND one of the following present: | Severe depression |
  • Tinnitus association with manipulation of the teeth or jaw | Progressive middle ear pathology |
  • Temporal coincidence of onset or increase of both TMD pain and tinnitus | Intracranial pathology |
  • Increase of tinnitus during inadequate postures during rest, walking, working or sleeping | Traumatic cervical spine or temporomandibular injury in the past 6 months |
  • Intense bruxism and/or clenching periods during the day or night | Tumours |
 | Previous surgery in the orofacial area |
 | Substance abuse that may affect the outcome measures |
 | TMD treatment is contra-indicated |
 | Already received TMD treatment in past 2 months |