Resilient Occlusal and Patients With Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

June 23, 2010 updated by: Federal University of Uberlandia

Evaluation of Resilient Occlusal Splints in the Control of Patients With Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of soft occlusal splint therapy on the electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles (ateriors temporalis and masseter) before and after the application of a muscle relaxation splint. Electromyography recordings from the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles were analyzed quantitatively during maximal clench, rest and mastication usual, before and after the treatment without a splint. Ten patients whose chief complaint was Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) were selected for the study. After the initial evaluations soft occlusal splints (muscle relaxation splints) were applied, and the patients were instructed to use the splints for four weeks. Surface electromyographic recordings were taken from each patient, as clinical evaluations of TMD (Index of Helkimo), both evaluations before the beginning of clinical therapy and after four weeks of wearing splints. The data obtained were analyzed by Wilcoxon´s and Friedman´s tests.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Early Phase 1

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • Minas Gerais
      • Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 39400-082
        • Germana De Villa camargos

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

19 years to 50 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with clinical and/or diagnosis of TMD
  • With complaints of muscle disorders and / or joint pain, pain symptoms
  • Presence of occlusal interferences
  • Minimum of 20 functional teeth in the oral cavity with subsequent bilateral occlusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals with extensive dental flaws
  • Orthodontic treatment in progress
  • History of systemic diseases as advanced arthritis, diabetes and conservative and reversible treatments such as occlusal splints are recommended

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Federal University of Uberlandia

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Germana Camargos, academic, Federal University of Uberlândia

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 23, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 24, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 23, 2010

Last Verified

May 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 432

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