Effectiveness of deep dry needling versus manual therapy in the treatment of myofascial temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

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"This NMA was designed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement and PRISMA extension for NMA (PRISMA-NMA) [, ]. It was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42020186470). Conclusions: The results of the network meta-analysis should be considered with caution due to the low quality of the evidence available and the high variability of the study protocols in terms of the method of application of dry needling and manual therapy interventions.: PROSPERO under identifier: (CRD42020186470)."