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Investigation of the Reliability of Ultrasonography Usage in the Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Joint Diseases

Completed
Conditions
Device Reliability
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasonography
Registration Number
NCT04452110
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
Brief Summary

In the literature, temporomandibular joint diseases on the diagnostic value of the use of ultrasonography in diagnosis studies are lacking. In this study in the diagnosis of temporomandibular joint diseases revealing the reliability of the use of ultrasonography. It is aimed to contribute to the literature in terms of.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
100
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients over the age of 18 who apply with TMJ problems
  • Patients with pain in the joint and chewing muscle area
Exclusion Criteria
  • Syndromic patients
  • Patients under the age of 18
  • Patients with a history of orthognathic surgery
  • Pregnants
  • Antidepressant Users
  • Patients Using Removable Dentures
  • Patients who have had joint treatment in the past six months

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group IUltrasonographyIn volunteers in Group 1, values obtained using a linear probe will be compared.
Group IIUltrasonographyIn volunteers in Group 2, values obtained using a hockey stick probe will be compared.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Joint Pain Scale1 year

Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) form will be used in our study

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Istanbul University, Dentistry Faculty

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Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey

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