CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Arthrocentesis and the Occlusal Splint in Treatment of the TMJ

Brazil24 participantsStarted 2021-05-30

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare occlusal splint and arthrocentesis in patients with disc displacement with/without reduction. The main question it aims to answer are: • Is there a more effective treatment for this cases? Participants will answer a questionary about pain and functional limitations. Researchers will compare Group 1(occlusal plate) and Gruoup 2 (arthrocentesis) to see if there is pain reduction and functional improvement in patients with disc displacement with/without reduction

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients at least 18 years old; * Diagnosed with disc displacement with reduction with intermittent block or disc displacement without reduction; * Availability of clinical follow-up for 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patients; * Patients undergoing conservative or invasive interventions to treat TMD in the last 6 months; * Inability to use a stabilizing occlusal splint; * Presence of toothache, neoplasms or medical contraindication for study participation.

What they're measuring

Jaw function available in mouth opening and moviments of jaw

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06256042

SponsorUniversity of Sao Paulo General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-02-28

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