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Mouth splints for jaw muscle pain: testing traditional versus 3D-printed designs to ease pain and improve opening and side movements

Comparative Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Conventionally Fabricated Occlusal Splints With Computer-Aided Design And Computer-Aided Manufacturing (Cad/Cam) 3d-Printed Occlusal Splints In Reducing Pain, Improving Mouth Opening And Lateral Jaw Movements In Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial. - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/096228
Enrollment
20
Registered
2025-10-21
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-11-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M266- Temporomandibular joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Control Intervention1: NIL: NIL

Sponsors

Dr Mohit Mulchandani
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Patients irrespective of gender will be selected. • Patients aged between 18-55 years will be selected. • Patients with temporomandibular disorder pain. • Patients with myofascial or temporomandibular joint pain. • Patients with symptoms indicated for treatment with occlusal splints. • Volunteer patients who agree to give informed consent will be considered as individuals for the research.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patient with recent facial and temporomandibular joint trauma. 2)Patients with autoimmune diseases involving temporomandibular joint. 3)Patients with systemic conditions (e.g., diabetes, arthritis). 4)Patient using medication affecting central nervous system. 5)Patients wearing orthodontic appliance.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reduction in jaw pain measured on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), comparing baseline to follow-up after splint therapy in adults with myogenic temporomandibular disorders. This captures the core therapeutic target of symptom relief for muscle-related TMD painTimepoint: 3 Months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Girish Kubasad

Swargiya Dadasaheb Kalmegh Smruti Dental College And Hospital Hingna, Nagpur.

dr.girishkubasad@sdk-dentalcollege.edu.in7259405630

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026