Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Effect of Occlusal Splint Treatment on Masseter Muscle Thickne… (NCT06894342) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Effect of Occlusal Splint Treatment on Masseter Muscle Thickness in Children With Sleep Bruxism:A Clinical Pilot Study
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of occlusal splint in pediatric bruxist patients by ultrasonic measurements of masseter muscle thickness and pain perception.
Who can participate
Age range7 Years – 12 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Symptoms of tooth clenching or grinding when sleeping at night or during the day, including headaches in the morning, as reported by parents during anamnesis.
* Attrition-type tooth wear, as well as discomfort, fatigue, and/or pain in the jaw muscles when palpated during a clinical examination. The clinical diagnosis of attrition was based on the following findings:
* Shiny and flat facets.
* The enamel and dentin wear at the same pace.
* Wear patterns on opposing teeth's occlusal surfaces.
* Possible breakage of cusps or restorations.
* Impressions on the cheeks, tongue, or lips.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children with any chronic/systemic/psychological disease, presence of TMD symptoms, lack of posterior teeth that may cause unilateral chewing, use of any medication that may affect muscle activity, dental malocclusions (any skeletal jaw problems in anteroposterior and vertical dimensions) and ongoing orthodontic treatment