Representative electromyographic graded bruxism and its association with temporomandibular disorders

• Conditions: K07.6; F45.8; G47.9; Temporomandibular joint disorders; Other somatoform disorders; Sleep disorder, unspecified

• Registration Number: DRKS00003266
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsklinikum Heidelberg

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

Informed consent
- Aged 18-50 years
- no heart pacemaker
- full legal capacity

Exclusion Criteria

a)pregnancy or lactating females
b)chronic pain (GCPS 3 and 4)
c)allergic reactions against adhesive plaster
d)electronic implants (pacemaker, defibrillator)
e)facial pain originating from infections, tumors, neurologic diseases etc.
f)Surgery in the facial area and or traumata
g)Insufficient dental treatment associated with pain

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessment of the association between bruxism and TMD. The results of the nocturnal muscle activity and the clinical TMD-examination will be correlated.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Influence of psychosocial aspects.