Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy for TMJ Pain Management
ConditionTemporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorKhyber College of dentistry
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a hard occlusal splint versus conservative therapy (using topical Ibuprofen gel and counseling) in the management of patients with temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders. The study aims to determine which treatment is more effective at reducing pain, measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), at 1 week and 4 weeks post therapy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders based on clinical examination. Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Patient with a history of recent TMJ surgery or trauma. Patients with systemic joint diseases (e.g Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Osteopetrosis, Osteomalacia).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Hard occlusal splint
- Counseling and Habit Modification
- Topical Ibuprofen gel
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov