A Comparative Study of EMG Biofeedback and Pharmacotherapy for the Treatment of Masticatory Muscle Hyperactivity in Bruxism Patients

ConditionBruxism
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age20-25
SponsorBeni-Suef University

About this trial

This study examines the effect of electromyography biofeedback on masticatory muscles hyperactivity on patients with bruxism.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Twenty adult subjects with definite mild to moderate bruxism examined by a dentist prior to the study.

Tenderness of masticatory muscles on palpation grade one and two according to the digital palpating scale

Mild to moderate myofascial pain around the temporomandibular joint causing discomfort in the morning.

Disqualifiers

Took any Botox or PRP injection treatment for this condition for the last six months

Had any advanced periodontal disease.

Any intraoral fixed splints.

Pregnancy.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Electromyography biofeedback
  • Pharmacotherapy

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators