Temporomandibular joint disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Supportive treatments for temporomandibular joint disorders including warm compresses, muscle relaxants Methocarbamol 500 mg every 8 hours, Ibuprofen 400 mg every 1
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Temporomandibular disorders diagnosed by an oral medicine specialist Having informed consent to participate in the study Age range: 15–40 years Vertical mouth opening less than 4 centimeters Presence of pain or clicking in Temporomandibular joint
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Presence of systemic diseases with a history of cancer, radiotherapy, or chemotherapy Presence of a mass in the jaw, facial, or neck region Presence of an active infection in the jaw region Injury to the inferior alveolar nerve Cardiac disease, cardiac pacemaker Rheumatoid arthritis Pregnancy Mental health problems, seizure Depression Using anticholinergic drugs Patients unwillingness to participate and lack of cooperation Use of NSAIDs and analgesics in past 2 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The pain level. Timepoint: At the (first, fifth, and tenth) sessions. Method of measurement: It will be assessed using the visual analogue scale, where the most severe and unbearable pain is rated as 10, and complete absence of pain is rated as 0. The measurement will be performed at all three stages while the patient is at rest.;Mouth opening level. Timepoint: At the (first, fifth, and tenth) sessions. Method of measurement: Maximum mouth opening will be measured using a ruler. The distance between the incisal edges of the upper and lower centrals will be measured at maximum opening. The measurement of maximum mouth opening will be repeated three times and the average of the results will be recorded. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHosein eslami
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed