temporomandibular joint disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Pain in the region of the Temporomandibular joints and masticatory • Associated muscles and limited mandibular movement for at least six months • Complete dentition to provide stable and repeatable base points for jaw measurements. • Diagnosed by an experienced clinician as suffering from Temporomandibular disorders • Decreased mandibular opening
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • History of severe head trauma or surgery • Known cervical pathology • Taking any medication except for occasional analgesics.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| • Pain. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;• Range of Motion. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometer, Vernier Calliper.;Functional disability. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Jaw disability index. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
The University of Lahore