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Effects of the Continuous Wear of Invisalign® Trays on the Temporomandibular Joints and Orofacial Muscular Complex

Effects of the Continuous Wear of Invisalign® Trays on the Temporomandibular Joints and Orofacial Muscular Complex

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01812850
Enrollment
40
Registered
2013-03-18
Start date
2013-04-30
Completion date
2015-05-31
Last updated
2016-05-12

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Conditions

Bruxism

Keywords

Temporomandibular joint, Orofacial muscular complex, Bruxism, Clenching, Orthodontic treatment, Invisalign®

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to assess temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms and night muscle activity in an objective manner, in addition to daytime bruxism and clenching, as reported by the patient, following the start of orthodontic treatment with Invisalign®. A baseline evaluation of all measures will be used as control data, while different time points will be used to evaluate the evolution of patients' symptoms over the course of six months (the duration of the study).

Detailed description

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of orthodontic treatment using Invisalign® on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and orofacial muscular complex, on the recorded number of bruxism/clenching events during sleep, and on the reported amount of bruxism/clenching events during the day. Principal objective: \* Evaluation of the effect of continuous wear of Invisalign® trays on the TMJ and muscles of the orofacial complex. Secondary objectives: * Objective evaluation of the effect of Invisalign® trays on bruxism/clenching events at night. * Subjective evaluation of the effect of Invisalign® trays on bruxism/clenching during the day. * Evaluation of the evolution of symptoms over the course of six months. Appointment 1: -Initial Exam (Initial complete orthodontic record) Appointment 2 (T0): * Presentation of the treatment plan * Informed consent * iTero Scan for Invisalign * TMJ exam (baseline) * Diagnostic bruxism/clenching questionnaire (baseline) * Give Electromyogram (EMG) machine to patient for night study at home (baseline) * Instructions on how to use the EMG machine * NB: Patient returns EMG by courier Appointment 3: * Delivery of Invisalign® trays #1 * Instructions on wearing the Invisalign® trays * Take mailing information to send EMG machine by courier (EMG recording the night before Appointment 4 / T1) Appointment 4 (T1: 2 weeks after appointment 3): * Patient brings back EMG machine * TMJ exam * Daytime bruxism/clenching questionnaire * Bonding attachments onto teeth * Give Invisalign® trays #2 * NB: Patient will be followed every 6-8 weeks Appointment 5 (T2: 6 months after appointment 4): * TMJ exam * Daytime bruxism/clenching * Give EMG machine for night study at home * Patient returns EMG by courier All subjects in the study will be treated using the Invisalign® appliance. To obtain statistically and clinically significant results, it was calculated that at least 30 patients will need to complete the study. Our objective is to recruit about 40 patients.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Université de Montréal
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
12 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Permanent dentition * No congenially permanent teeth missing (with the exception of 3rd molars) * Patient requiring a non-extraction orthodontic treatment * Patient followed by the University of Montreal port-graduate orthodontic clinic * Cl.I skeletal relation (or mild cl.II / mild cl.III) * Patient can speak and read french * In good health * Patient and parents accept and sign informed consent form. * Periodontal health permits orthodontic treatment * Adequate oral hygiene

Exclusion criteria

* Diagnosed TMJ's dysfunction * Severe TMJ's dysfunction * Lack of attendance

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Effects of the continuous wear of Invisalign® trays on the temporomandibular joints and orofacial muscular complex6 monthsRDC/TMD Research Diagnostic Criteria Method

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Effects of the continuous wear of Invisalign® trays on the number of bruxism/clenching events during sleep6 monthsEvaluation of bruxism and clenching at night with electromyogram (EMG) recordings
Effects of the continuous wear of Invisalign® trays on the reported amount of bruxism/clenching during the day6 monthsBruxism and clenching questionnaire developed by Dr Gilles Lavigne (1996)

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026