Temporomandibular Joint Disc Displacement
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Detailed description
Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group, called the study group, will receive a home exercise program and patient education. The second group, called the control group, will receive only patient education. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Interventions
OTHERHome exercise
The study group will be given exercises that include temporomandibular joint and neck as a home exercise program.
OTHERPatient education
Information about the disease and symptoms, chewing recommendations, dietary changes, parafunctional habits, activities to avoid, posture training
Sponsors
Karadeniz Technical University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 18 and 65 years, * who have had complaints related to TMJ for at least 3 months, * who have been diagnosed with Temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction as a result of clinical and radiological evaluation by a dentist
Exclusion criteria
* Those with cognitive problems, * any systemic joint or muscle disease (e.g. fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis), * serious systemic diseases, * any neurological disorder (e.g. trigeminal neuralgia), * pregnancy, breastfeeding, * who have previously been treated for TMJ or orofacial muscle pain
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Range of motion | an average one month | Range of motion of temporomandibular joint |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Pain scale | an average one month | Pain severity assessment |
| Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire | an average one month | Assessment of mandibular function |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed