None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Lucia Jig Anterior Deprogrammer: It is a conventional appliance which is used to record the bite of individuals by relaxing the jaw muscles.
Control Intervention1: Kois Deprogrammer: It
Sponsors
Sivanesan Karthikeyan Jagdish
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy individuals 2. Male and female from age group of 18 years to 40 years. 3. Clinically symptom free for TMJ dysfunction (with Helkimoâ??s dysfunction index 0)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals under orthodontic treatment 2. TMJ or myofacial pain / Disorders 3. Patients with bruxism or other parafunctional habits
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle activity of right and left Masseter and Temporalis using surface ElectromyographyTimepoint: Baseline (before insertion of appliance), 30 min after insertion of the appliance or after complete deprogramming is achieved - whichever is earlier | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain/ discomfort in TMJ/ MusclesTimepoint: 30 min after insertion of appliance | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactJagdish Sivanesan Karthikeyan
Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed