Health Condition 1: F438- Other reactions to severe stress
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Occlusal Splints: Over- the- Counter Splint given for 1 month
Control Intervention1: Occlusal Splint: Michigan Splint given for 1 month
Sponsors
Dr Priyanka Bang
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Self-reported or diagnosed with probable sleep bruxism. (according to the grading system by Lobbezoo et al) 2) with or without pain in masseter and temporalis muscle 3) all teeth present sans third molars 4) no contraindications for splint use like active oral infection or severe TMJ disorder 5) willingness to participate and ability to provide informed consent 6) clinical signs of dental wear (tooth wear limited to enamel) 7) no neurological disorder 8) no active orthodontics nor removable prostheses 9) confirmation of stress by various scales
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No habits related tobacco consumption Severe or irreversible TMJ disorder No clinical or radiographical symptom of Temporomandibular disorder No occlusal interference No tooth sensitivity due to occlusal disease Participants who have previously used splints Pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Bruxism SeverityTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep Quality and patient comfortTimepoint: 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Priyanka Bang
SARDAR PATEL POSTGRADUATE INSTITUTE OF DENTAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
Outcome results
None listed