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The Efficiency of Anterior Repositioning Splint for the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Dysunction

Sponsored by Jagiellonian University

About this trial

Last updated 9 years ago

Study ID

122.6120.43.2016 BC

Status

Completed

Type

Observational

Placebo

No

Accepting

All Ages
All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 9 years ago

What is this trial about?

Intra-articular temporomandibular disorders are often related to pain in the area of temporomandibular joint, ear and temple. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficiency of anterior repositioning splints for the management of pain related to temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

1. unilateral or bilateral presence of clicking, popping and/or snapping noise(s) detected with palpation during opening or closing or lateral or protrusive movements in TMJ(s),

2. in the previous 30 days, any TMJ noise(s) present with jaw movement or function,

3. unilateral or bilateral pain in the area of temporomandibular joint,

4. presence of masticatory muscles contracture,

5. full dentition or single tooth loss,

6. good general health,

7. positive mandible protrusion test,

8. no contraindications for laser therapy

9. patient consent to be involved in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

1. partial tooth loss or edentulism,

2. contraindications for laser therapy

3. absence of appropriate symptoms

4. absence of consent to be involved in the study