Occlusal Splints in the Treatment of Sleep Bruxism

About this trial

Last updated 4 years ago

Study ID

1299

Status

Completed

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

Accepting

18 to 65 Years

All Sexes

Trial Timing

Ended 4 years ago

What is this trial about?

Occlusal splints are employed in the treatment of sleep bruxism. These appliances decrease sleep-related actions and damages bruxism, like grinding, tooth-wear, headache, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Occlusal splints are produced both in hard and soft forms according to the used material. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect of occlusal splint type on the sleep quality and occlusal force parameters of patients with sleep bruxism.

What are the participation requirements?

Inclusion Criteria

- Healthy participants with complete permanent dentition.

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of a systemic disorder that could compromise the masticatory system (e.g., neurological disorders, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, among others),

* Systemic disorder or current use of drugs that could interfere, directly or indirectly, with muscle activity,

* Inappropriate behavior and/or refusal to cooperate with dental procedures and data collection,

* Tooth loss (except for third molars),

* Soft tissue abnormalities,

* Toothache report,

* Active periodontitis (presence of periodontal pockets involvement of the supporting tissues),

* Caries lesions,

* Use of orthodontic appliances,

* Use of dental prosthesis (fixed or removable partial).

* Subjects with moderate to severe malocclusions, diagnosed by using the Orthodontic Treatment Need Index (IOTN) (scores 5 or 6 - severe and extreme need for orthodontic treatment)

* Alcohol or drug abuse,