Electrical activity of masticatory muscles in patients with impaired jaw joint functioning
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Health Condition 1: M259- Joint disorder, unspecified
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2023/05/052429
- Lead Sponsor
- Pooja Maurya
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Open to Recruitment
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 0
Inclusion Criteria
1. Acute diagnosed case of TMJ dysfunction (less than 6 months from diagnosis).
2. Completely dentated patient
3. Willing to participate
Exclusion Criteria
1. Diagnosed case of systemic or local dysfunction (Cerebral palsy, neurological dysfunction).
2. History of antihistamine, sedatives or muscle relaxants, CNS depressors usage.
3. Patient taking speech therapy or otorhinolaryngological treatment
4. History of trauma to the face and cervical spine.
5. Patient with periodontal problems and parafunctional habits.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Electromyographic activity of masseter and temporalis muscles in resting and maximal clenching position through Surface Electromyography.Timepoint: At baseline
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in EMG values from resting to maximal clenching position.Timepoint: At baseline