The effect of deep transverse friction massage and splint therapy on pain, range of motion, quality of life, and disability in Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - A comparative study
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 2
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- self funded
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Numerical Pain Rating Scale for pain
Overview
Brief Summary
Temporomandibular dysfunction is a disorder involving masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joints, and adjacent segments. These disturbances affect the dynamic stability of the structures, leading to a series of signs and symptoms typical of this dysfunction . The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) consists of two synovial joints that work together. However, this unique trait presents certain problems, and the treatment of these issues is often complex. The common signs and symptoms of TMD include pain, joint sounds (clicking, grating), limited or asymmetrical jaw movement, and spasms of the chewing muscles. These symptoms can profoundly affect health and quality of life. An increasing number of cases have complained of uneasiness in the jaw due to changes in living style, and eating behavior, as well as decreasing exercises and improving the number of several aetiologies for degenerative diseases.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Masking
- None
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18.00 Year(s) to 50.00 Year(s) (—)
- Sex
- All
Inclusion Criteria
- •Myogenic TMD including masticatory muscle spasm.
- •History of peri-auricular pain with or without joint sounds of at least 3 months in duration.
- •Referred Patients from a dentist with the diagnosis of TMJ dysfunction.
Exclusion Criteria
- •TMD with structural changes in the TMJ due to known arthritis Known Rheumatoid Disease.
- •Diagnosed Ankylosing Spondylitis, Disc Degeneration or Bell’s palsy History of malignancy in the last 5 years, Other physical contraindications such as, fracture, dislocations, Known Metabolic diseases (such as Cushing disease, gout), Known Hematologic disorders (such as anemia or leukemia) Patients could not have symptoms arising from active pathology of the head, face, and jaw.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Numerical Pain Rating Scale for pain
Time Frame: first week, third week and six week
Secondary Outcomes
- DIGITAL VERNIER CALIPER for Joint restriction, Jaw Functional Limitation Scale for Joint restriction, Oral Health Impact Profile-14 for Quality of life.(first week, third week & six week.)
Investigators
Shashank Kumar
Sardar Bhagwan Singh University