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NCT Number: NCT04456946

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. In this study, it is aimed to contribute to the literature in terms of determining which treatment method is more effective by evaluating the changes in the needles muscles with the use of occlusal splints and LLL with USG and other parameters in certain periods, as well as evaluating which parameters are more effective.

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Key information

Conditions

Low Level Laser and Occlusal Splint

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Istanbul University, Dentistry Faculty

Istanbul, Fatih, 34200, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients over the age of 18 who apply with Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) problems
  • Patients with pain in the joint and chewing muscle area

Exclusion criteria

  • Syndromic patients
  • Patients under the age of 18
  • Patients with a history of orthognathic surgery
  • Pregnants
  • Antidepressant Users
  • Patients Using Removable Dentures
  • Patients who have had joint treatment in the past six months

Treatment and study plan

Low Level Laser Therapy

Device

Low Level Laser Therapy

Occlusal splint treatment

Device

Occlusal Splint Treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Joint Pain Scale

    Time frame: 2 years

    Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) form will be used in our study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Jul 7, 2020
Registry last updated
Apr 11, 2023

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