Interest of the BRUXENSE Occlusal Splints for Bruxism Diagnosis: a Feasibility Study (NCT03363204) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Interest of the BRUXENSE Occlusal Splints for Bruxism Diagnosis: a Feasibility Study
France7 participantsStarted 2018-02-08
Plain-language summary
There is no accurate diagnosis method for bruxism for now. Consequences of bruxism over teeth, muscles and articulation of the jaw are important.
This study aims to develop a innovative tool in order to accurately rapidly diagnose bruxism in ambulatory evaluation.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 70 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* adult from 18-70
* patients diagnosed with bruxism according to the following criteria:
* positive question at one of the following question:
* are you aware of your grinding?
* does your partner hear you grinding?
* are you aware that you are frequently tighten your jaws during the day and/or the night?
* are you tired and/or do experience jaws 'muscular pain in the morning.
* presence of at least one criteria:
* abnormal tooth wear or tooth prosthesis damages
* Hypertrophy of the masseter muscles
* patients agreeing to participate
* patient able to understand and follow the protocol
* patient with health insurance
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients with more than 2 missing tooth
* Severe troubles to correctly close the mouth.
* neurological disorder (Parkinson, Alzheimer) or psychiatric disorder
* Sleep disorder (insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, restless leg disorder)
* use of drugs that potentially impair sleep (benzodiazepines, neuroleptics, tricyclic antidepressants) alcohol or narcotics.
* complete or partial removal dental prosthesis or orthodontic device
* Patient under legal protection
* pregnant women
* Patients deprived of their freedom by a judicial or administrative decision
What they're measuring
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Patient rate with successful use of BRUXENSE occlusal splint