Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of the Continuous Wear of Invisalign® Trays on the Temporomandibular Joints and Orofacial Muscular Complex

Lead Sponsor:

Université de Montréal

Conditions:

Bruxism

Eligibility:

All Genders

12-30 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms and night muscle activity in an objective manner, in addition to daytime bruxism and clenching, as reported by the patient...

Detailed Description

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of orthodontic treatment using Invisalign® on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial muscular complex, on the recorded number of bruxism/clench...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Permanent dentition
  • No congenially permanent teeth missing (with the exception of 3rd molars)
  • Patient requiring a non-extraction orthodontic treatment
  • Patient followed by the University of Montreal port-graduate orthodontic clinic
  • Cl.I skeletal relation (or mild cl.II / mild cl.III)
  • Patient can speak and read french
  • In good health
  • Patient and parents accept and sign informed consent form.
  • Periodontal health permits orthodontic treatment
  • Adequate oral hygiene

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed TMJ's dysfunction
  • Severe TMJ's dysfunction
  • Lack of attendance

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2013

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

May 1 2015

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01812850

Start Date

April 1 2013

End Date

May 1 2015

Last Update

May 12 2016

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Department of Orthodontics of the University of Montreal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3V1H9