Investigation of the effects of three conservative treatment methods on temporomandibular disorders

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20211010052719N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-10-26

Start date

2020-09-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-01

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Conditions

Temporomandibular disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Stabilization splint treatment group: Splints are made according to Okeson's instructions and necessary adjustments are made. The patient is instructed to use the splint for 12 hours a

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Chronic orofacial pain (more than three months) with or without restriction in opening the mouth. Diagnosis of Temporomandibular disorder (Axis I) based on the RDC / TMD diagnostic criteria. History of no previous treatment for TMD during the last month. Having natural dentition

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent fracture of mandibular bone. History of recent facial trauma Congenital / developmental disorders of the jaw. Systemic musculoskeletal disease. Fibromyalgia. Previous or current history of the cancer. Skin lesions at the laser site. Pregnancy. Diagnosis of Temporomandibular disorder of articular origin based on the RDC / TMD diagnostic criteria.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: visual scale analogue (VAS).;Maximum mouth opening with NO assistance. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: By ruler in millimeters.;Right & left and anterior lateral movement of mandible. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: By ruler in millimeters.;Functional limitations of jaw. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: visual scale analogue (VAS).	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain intensity. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: visual scale analogue (VAS).;Maximum mouth opening with NO assistance. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: By ruler in millimeters.;Right & left and anterior lateral movement of mandible. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: By ruler in millimeters.;Functional limitations of jaw. Timepoint: Before treatment, immediately after treatment, one month and three months after the end of treatment. Method of measurement: visual scale analogue (VAS).

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Afshari

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

afsharyzhr1@gmail.com+98 31 5366 4431

Outcome results

None listed

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