Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Different Occlusal Splints
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara University
Conditions:
Bruxism
Bruxism, Sleep
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-42 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study was carried out on 49 patients with bruxism and 15 asymptomatic individuals (group 1, control), totally 64 subjects. The selection of patients with bruxism was based on International Classi...
Detailed Description
It was demonstrated that occlusal splints are effectual on improving clinical symptoms and reducing patient complaints in patients with bruxism. However the effects of occlusal splints on joint vibrat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- The patient has a complaint of grinding/clenching during sleep
- One or more of the following occurs:
- abnormal wear of the teeth
- sounds associated with the bruxism
- jaw muscle discomfort
- No other medical or mental disorders that affecting masticatory muscles activity
Exclusion
- Patients with missing at least 2 posterior teeth, except for the third molars
- Presence of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction (MPD)
- Presence of major neurological, psychiatric or motor disorders
- Patients using medications, influencing sleep or motor functions
- Patients with alcohol or drug addiction
- Patients ongoing any dental treatment
- Patients using occlusal splint or exposing the treatment for TMJ disorders in the last 3 months.
- Patients with pregnancy
- Patients with cancer
- Patients with scheduled surgery operation
- Patients with pericoronitis or supraeruption of 3rd molar
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 15 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
49 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06893744
Start Date
January 15 2013
End Date
August 15 2014
Last Update
March 25 2025
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