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Table 1. Inclusion and exclusion criteria
| 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 |
