Bruxism Myofascial pain of masticatory muscles Temporomandibular joint pain
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients receiving a 3D-printed occlusal splint. The occlusal splint is examined after two weeks and after three weeks for complications and wear.
Group 2: Patients receiving a milled occlus
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Abteilung für Zahnärztliche Prothetik
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Ability of the patient to give informed consent Presence of the subject's informed consent. Presence of TMD diagnosed according to the DC/TMD and, if applicable, confirmed by MRI findings, for which therapy using an occlusal splint is indicated. Alternatively: Presence of probable bruxism.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: -therapy by means of an occlusal splint was not tolerated in the past. - Patients who will not be able to attend the study appointments in time - Denture wearers or partially edentulous patients with loss of support zones - Pronounced bite position anomalies, which require a splint thickness of more than five mm or require splint therapy in the mandible
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Wear of occlusal splints after three months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Technical complications | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactChristopher Herpel
Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Abteilung für Zahnärztliche Prothetik
Outcome results
None listed