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Pressure Algometry Evaluation of Two Occlusal Splint Designs in Bruxism Management - RCT

Sponsored by Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin

About this trial

Last updated 4 years ago

Study ID

KB-0012/49/10

Status

Unknown status

Type

Interventional

Phase

N/A

Placebo

No

Accepting

18-75 Years
18 to 65 Years
All
All

Trial Timing

Ended 4 years ago

What is this trial about?

During the study, designated pressure points before and after one month of splint usage will be evaluated as possible indicators of two different splints efficacy.. Two study groups will be formed. The study will be conducted on patients reporting to the Dental Prosthetics Outpatient Clinic of PUM in Szczecin, Poland. Patients aged 18-65 years with probable bruxism, yet requiring splint therapy will be included in the study.

What are the participation requirements?

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

- I. Nocturnal Bruxism according to International Classification of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition (ICSD-2). A. The patient reports or is aware of tooth-grinding sounds or tooth clenching during sleep. B. One or more of the following is present: a. Abnormal wear of teeth b. Jaw muscle discomfort, fatigue, or pain and jaw lock upon awakening. c. Masseter muscle hypertrophy upon voluntary forceful clenching. C. The jaw muscle activity is not better explained by another current sleep disorder, medical or neurological disorder, medication use, or substance use disorder. II. Additional questionnaire for detecting bruxers: Has anyone heard you grinding your teeth at night? Is your jaw ever fatigued or sore in the morning? Are your teeth or gums ever sore on awakening in the morning? Do you ever experience temporal headaches on awakening in the morning? Are you aware of grinding your teeth during the day? Are you ever aware of clenching your teeth during the day Can you imitate a sound of grinding using your teeth.

No

Exclusion Criteria

- unrestored tooth losses - patients wearing removable dentures of any kind - psychiatric conditions undermining/preventing occlusal splint usage

Locations

Location

Status

Recruiting