Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in completely edentulous patients requiring new complete dentures Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
This is a retrospectively registered, single-centre interventional pre–post clinical study conducted to assess the impact of new complete denture insertion on temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms in
Sponsors
Damascus University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Completely edentulous patients (both maxilla and mandible) 2. Aged between 30 and 90 years 3. Wearing old, removable complete dentures 4. Complaining of temporomandibular joint symptoms (pain, sounds, movement limitation) 5. Willing and able to participate in clinical examination and follow-up
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of TMJ trauma or surgery 2. Patients with systemic joint diseases 3. Patients with incomplete records or who missed follow-up visits 4. Patients with psychological or neuromuscular disorders affecting TMJ assessment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Temporomandibular joint symptoms (pain, joint sounds, movement limitation) measured using clinical examination based on RDC/TMD Axis I at baseline and after 6 months of new denture use | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following Secondary outcome measures are assessed at baseline and after 6 months: 1. Pain severity measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) 2. Range of mandibular movement measured using a millimeter ruler 3. Muscle tenderness measured using digital palpation, according to RDC/TMD Axis I criteria | — |
Countries
Syria
Contacts
Public ContactYusrs Abdalaziz alkurdy
Outcome results
None listed