Bruxism
Conditions
Interventions
- Dental decay
- Use of orthodontic braces
- Use of dentures (partial fixed or removable)
- Presence of dental implants in the molar region
The study will comprise 45 adults aged between 20 and 40 years, of both genders, students or employees of the University Community of the Region of Chapecó (Unochapecó) , Brazil , which will compose t
the conditions of the lips, gums, tongue, palate, buccal mucosa, labial and lingual brakes and present and absent teeth will be assessed.
The following exclusion criteria will be considered (Rossetti,
- Abnormalities in soft tissues
- Pain of dental origin
- Periodontitis (presence of periodontal pockets and commitment of supporting tissues)
- Moderate to severe malocclusions diagnosed by the Orthodontic Treatment Need Index (IOTN - Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need) - Dental Component (Dental Health Component). This index is based on t
Device
Genetics
E06.520
C07.793.099
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia de Piracicaba (UNICAMP)
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Eligibility
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults; age ranging from 20 to 40 years; Caucasians; students or employees of the Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó (Chapecó, Brazil).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Systemic disturbances which could compromise the evaluation of the stomatognathic system; neurological disorders; epilepsy; cerebral palsy; presence of systemic diseases or medication use that could interfere with muscle or salivary activity directly or indirectly; hypertension; cancer; rheumatoid arthritis; diabetes; dyslipidemia; xerostomia; use of antihistamine; use of benzodiazepines; use of antidepressants; use of anxiolytics; use of syrups; use of anti-inflammatory; use of corticoids; use of homeopathy; inappropriate behavior and/or refusal to cooperate in dental procedures and evaluation of the proposed variables.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Alterations on cortisol secretion after two months using occlusal splints, which will be quantifyed in saliva and analysed using inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results.;Improvement on bite force magnitude after two months using occlusal splints, which will be measured by gnathodynamometer and inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results.;Improvement on sleep quality after two months using occlusal splints, which will be analysed by a validated questionnaire and inferential statistics with before and after-treatment results. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Remission of signs and symptoms of TMD after two months using occlusal splints, verified by a validated protocol (RDC-TMD) and inferential analysis comparing before and after results. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPaula;Paula Castelo;Castelo
Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP);Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP)
Outcome results
None listed