A Comparative Study Using Two 3D Printed Occlusal Splints for Patients With Tempromandibular Disorder
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder
- Registration Number
- NCT04455672
- Lead Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Brief Summary
• to compare the relief of pain for patients with anterior disc displacement with reduction between two groups; in the first group a digitally formed stabilizing splint followed by an anterior repositioning splint (ARS) and the second group a digitally fabricated (ARS) splints followed by a stabilizing splints
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 24
Inclusion Criteria
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• TMDs according to the research diagnostic criteria (RDC)8 which include: i. Painful TMJ audible and palpable click unilateral or bilateral ii. Presence of clicking during opening. iii. TMJ tenderness.
- Fully dentate patients without any malocclusion (natural or restored by fixed prothesis) and good oral hygiene.
- Co-operative patient that should show motivation to follow up.
Exclusion Criteria
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• Patients with systemic diseases which could affect TMJ, e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthrosis, Myasthenia Gravis and fibromyalgia.
- Patients taking analgesic, muscle relaxant, or anti-inflammatory drugs were excluded because such drugs could influence the results.
- Patients with removable dental prosthesis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method pain relief 6 months questionnaire will be used to evaluate the pain
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method