Evaluation of adults that gnash their teeth before and after using appliance

Not Applicable

• Conditions: C07.793.099; Bruxism; C05.500.607.221.897.897

• Registration Number: RBR-3nkwyv
• Lead Sponsor: Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (UNICAMP)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruitment completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Adults; age ranging from 20 to 40 years; Caucasians; students or employees of the Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (Chapecó, Brazil).

Exclusion Criteria

Systemic disturbances which could compromise the evaluation of the stomatognathic system; neurological disorders; epilepsy; cerebral palsy; presence of systemic diseases or medication use that could interfere with muscle or salivary activity directly or indirectly; hypertension; cancer; rheumatoid arthritis; diabetes; dyslipidemia; xerostomia; use of antihistamine; use of benzodiazepines; use of antidepressants; use of anxiolytics; use of syrups; use of anti-inflammatory; use of corticoids; use of homeopathy; inappropriate behavior and/or refusal to cooperate in dental procedures and evaluation of the proposed variables.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improvement on bite force magnitude after two months using occlusal splints, which will be measured by gnathodynamometer and inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results.;Improvement on sleep quality after two months using occlusal splints, which will be analysed by a validated questionnaire and inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results.;Alterations on cortisol secretion after two months using occlusal splints, which will be quantifyed in saliva and analysed using inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Remission of signs and symptoms of TMD after two months using occlusal splints, verified by a validated protocol (RDC-TMD) and inferential analysis comparing before and after results.