Clinical trials: Occlusal Splints
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Digital vs Conventional Stabilizing Splints in Temporomandibular Disorders
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of digitally fabricated and conventionally fabricated maxillary stabilization splints in patients diagnosed with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)…
- Trial name
- NCT07566936
- Testing
- Conventional Stabilizing Splint, Digital Stabilizing Splint
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement, Anterior Disc Displacement
Effectiveness of Arthrocentesis and the Occlusal Splint in Treatment of the TMJ
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare occlusal splint and arthrocentesis in patients with disc displacement with/without reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT06256042
- Testing
- Occlusal splint, Arthrocentesis
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Muscular TMD
Effect of Different Oral Splints on the Maximum Bite Force in TMD Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether three different types of intraoral splints can increase maximal voluntary mandibular clenching force in adults diagnosed with myogenous temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07016256
- Testing
- intraoral devices
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Vina del Mar
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Determinants of Tooth Movement in Oral Appliance Treatment of OSA.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep related breathing disorder, affecting approximately 10% of adults. Mandibular advancement oral appliances (OAM) are an effective treatment for OSA, however, long term use has shown to lead…
- Trial name
- TACO (NCT03341130)
- Testing
- Mandibular Repositioning Splint, Mandibular Advancement Oral Appliance
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Occlusal Splint and Exercise Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an exercise protocol can improve temporomandibular pain, jaw function and muscle mechanical properties in individuals with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).
- Trial name
- NCT07507734
- Testing
- Occlusal Splint, Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Bruxism
Endocrine Disruptors in Saliva Released From Bruxism Splints.
The effects of endocrine disruptors (EDs) are well known. Therefore, the aim of this observational study is to analyse saliva samples from volunteers who request a bruxism splint, before, during and after fitting, to find out…
- Trial name
- NCT06088238
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ
Comparison of Conventional,3D Printed and Novel Hybrid Stabilization Splints in the Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Occlusal splint therapy is a well-established conservative approach for the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs); however, variability in clinical outcomes suggests that no single splint design is universally optimal.
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs), Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ, Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint, Anterior Disc Displacement
- Trial name
- NCT07760428
- Testing
- Conventional Stabilization Splints, 3d printed Stabilization splint, Novel hybrid stabilization splint
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Temporomandibular Disorders
Biofeedback-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Temporomandibular Disorders
The purpose of this study is to develop and evaluate a biofeedback-based cognitive behavioral treatment for patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders using a randomized controlled design.
- Trial name
- NCT00769561
- Testing
- Biofeedback-Based Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dental treatment with occlusal splint (OS)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Philipps University Marburg
Bruxism, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Short-Term Symptom Changes in Adults With Teeth Clenching or Grinding and Jaw Symptoms Receiving Splint, Botulinum Toxin, or Medication Plus Splint Care
This prospective observational study evaluated short-term patient-reported symptom changes in adults with bruxism-related and temporomandibular disorder symptoms who received one of three clinically selected management…
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), Myofascial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07586072
- Testing
- Occlusal splint, Botulinum Toxin Type A (Dysport®), Thiocolchicoside
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Temporomandibular Disorder, Myofascial Pain
Methodology for Developing an Occlusal Appliance With CBD Active Carrier
Evaluation of the efficacy of the occlusal appliance with active cannabidiol (CBD) molecules in TMD patients
- Conditions
- Temporomandibular Disorder, Myofascial Pain, Cannabis, Electromyography
- Trial name
- CBD-OCC-APP (NCT04775030)
- Testing
- CBD occlusal appliance, Acrylic resin occlusal appliance
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Sleep Bruxism, Tooth Wear
Nocturnal Mouth Guards, SOVA vs. Standard Acrylic Orthotic; Phase IV
Clinical trials of bite splint use and night time tooth grinding have not been performed. Consequently, there are no definitive outcome measures or efficacy standards that can be applied to large clinical trials.
- Trial name
- SISU-SOVA (NCT02340663)
- Testing
- SOVA Bite Splint, Michigan Bite Splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Bruxism
Analysis of Occlusal Force Distribution in Digital and Conventional Occlusal Splint
Each eligible patient will be randomly into one of two groups: Group A: The digital splint group, digital splint will be constructed to each patient.
- Trial name
- splint (NCT06652217)
- Testing
- Digitally manufactured occlusal splint., conventionally manufactured occlusal splint
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Temporary Hydrostatic Splint Therapy and Its Effects on Occlusal Forces
The goal of this non-randomized controlled trial is to analyze and compare occlusal force distribution patterns using T-Scan III before and after hydrostatic splint therapy on both healthy subjects and subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT05827263
- Testing
- T-Scan occlusal recording No. I, Usage of the hydrostatic appliance, T-Scan occlusal recording No. II
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Bruxism
Patient-Specific Occlusal Splints Using MODJAW Kinematics
This clinical study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of patient-specific occlusal splints created using MODJAW, a jaw-tracking device that records 3D mandibular movements.
- Trial name
- MOD-SP (NCT07364552)
- Testing
- MODJAW-Based Patient-Specific Occlusal Splint, Standard Occlusal Splint
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Low Level Laser and Occlusal Splint
Prospective Investigation of the Effects of Different Treatment Techniques on Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients With Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
In the literature, there are no studies comparing the use of occlusal splint and Low Level Laser (LLL) in the treatment of Temporomandibular Disfunction (TMD) and including Ultrasonography (USG) in these parameters.
- Trial name
- NCT04456946
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy, Occlusal Splint Treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Posture
Postural Perturbations Tracing to the Stomatognathic System
A connection of the stomatognathic system [an anatomical system comprising the teeth, jaws, and associated soft tissues] to postural control has been suggested in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT06974591
- Testing
- Dental splints, Dentures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Burning Mouth Syndrome, Orofacial Pain
Burning Mouth Syndrome: Effects of Occlusal Splint Therapy
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) causes chronic oral pain and significantly affects quality of life. Effective treatments are limited and often provide only temporary relief.
- Conditions
- Burning Mouth Syndrome, Orofacial Pain, Mouth Dryness
- Trial name
- NCT07344909
- Testing
- Essix splint
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Malmö University
TMD
Clinical Performance of CAD/CAM Splint Materials
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the performance of computer aided designed and computer aided manufactured (CAD/CAM) occlusal splints with splints produced with conventional methods.
- Trial name
- NCT05955222
- Testing
- PEEK, PMMA, Traditional
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Bruxism, Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy
Effect of Different Treatment Techniques on Masseter Muscle Thickness
This study aims to evaluate the effects of different treatment techniques on masseter muscle thickness, pain levels and maximum mouth opening in patients with bruxism.
- Trial name
- NCT06593821
- Testing
- Occlusal splint, preventive advice, Botulinum toxin
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Myofascial Pain, Splints
Different Treatment Modalities for Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common reason for pain and limited function of the masticatory system. The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and occlusal splint therapy (OST) are therapeutic options for MPDS.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain, Splints, Low-Level Laser Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT04257903
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Trakya University