Mandibular Splint vs Botox Injection in Lateral Pterygoid on Cervical Muscle Activity in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

The study aims to compere mandibular splint versus botox injection in lateral pterygoid on cervical muscle activity in patients with temporomandibular disorders

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age from 18-40 years old.

Both sexes.

Duration of the disease is more than 3 months.

Anterior mandibular disc displacement with reduction will be included.

Disqualifiers

Neurological or musculoskeletal diseases that affect cervical spine other than mandibular disc displacement (eg: cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and cervical disc injuries)

Bilateral anterior mandibular disc displacement patients.

Musculoskeletal disorders such as severe arthritis, cervical spine surgery or contractures of fixed deformity, leg length discrepancy.

women during pregnancy and lactation.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Botox injection
  • Mandibular stabilization splint
  • Muscle relaxant

Treatment groups

33 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators