Current clinical evidence supports the use of physical therapy and behavioral interventions as effective first-line and adjunctive modalities for reducing pain and improving function in patients with temporomandibular disorders.
Papers [7], [8], and [9] directly evaluate physical therapy (manual therapy, exercise) and behavioral interventions for temporomandibular disorders and bruxism-related symptoms, demonstrating significant reductions in pain and improvements in functional outcomes. No papers refute the claim.