Temporomandibular joint disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Splint group: Using splint for 8 weeks
in the first 6 weeks it will be used 24 hours a day and from the 6th week till the end of the 8th week its usage will be reduced so at the end of 8th week it will be used only while sleeping. Interven
each session will last 30 minutes with a frequency of 80 Hz.
Treatment - Other
Splint group: Using splint for 8 weeks
in the first 6 weeks it will be used 24 hours a day and from the 6th week till the end of the 8th week its usage will be reduced so at the end of 8th week it will be used only while sleeping
Electrical stimulation group: the patients will receive 10 sessions of treatment through stimulation of the skin of the temporomandibular joint area
each session will last 30 minutes with a frequency of 80 Hz
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
16 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: age of 16-45 years; having normal teeth except the third molar tooth and Angle Class I occlusion and having occlusal interferences. Exclusion criteria: having systemic disease; organic disorders of temporomandibular joint; using antipsychotic drugs within the last two weeks; history of orthodontic treatment and having any prosthesis.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mean pain score. Timepoint: at the end of 8th week in the splint group and at the end of 10th session in the electrical stimulation group. Method of measurement: Using Visual Analog Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMostafa Ghayoor
Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed