Status:

UNKNOWN

Pressure Algometry Evaluation of Two Occlusal Splint Designs in Bruxism Management - RCT

Lead Sponsor:

Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin

Conditions:

Bruxism

Sleep Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

During the study, designated pressure points before and after one month of splint usage will be evaluated as possible indicators of two different splints efficacy.. Two study groups will be formed. T...

Detailed Description

During the study, designated pressure points before and after one month of splint usage will be evaluated as possible indicators of two different splints efficacy.. Two study groups will be formed. T...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • I. Nocturnal Bruxism according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition (ICSD-2).
  • A. The patient reports or is aware of tooth-grinding sounds or tooth clenching during sleep.
  • B. One or more of the following is present: a. Abnormal wear of teeth b. Jaw muscle discomfort, fatigue, or pain and jaw lock upon awakening. c. Masseter muscle hypertrophy upon voluntary forceful clenching.
  • C. The jaw muscle activity is not better explained by another current sleep disorder, medical or neurological disorder, medication use, or substance use disorder.
  • II. Additional questionnaire for detecting bruxers:
  • Has anyone heard you grinding your teeth at night? Is your jaw ever fatigued or sore in the morning? Are your teeth or gums ever sore on awakening in the morning? Do you ever experience temporal headaches on awakening in the morning? Are you aware of grinding your teeth during the day? Are you ever aware of clenching your teeth during the day Can you imitate a sound of grinding using your teeth.

Exclusion

  • unrestored tooth losses
  • patients wearing removable dentures of any kind
  • psychiatric conditions undermining/preventing occlusal splint usage

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04733573

Start Date

January 1 2021

End Date

June 30 2021

Last Update

June 22 2021

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Chair and Depratment of Dental Prosthetics

Szczecin, Poland