How a dental rubber dam affects your jaw joint over time
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial checks if keeping your mouth open for a long time during dental treatment (with a rubber dam) affects your jaw joint. It may help dentists understand how to make procedures more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You do not grind or clench your teeth.
- Your teeth fit together normally when you bite.
- You have no jaw pain, clicking, or stiffness.
- You can open and close your mouth freely with normal bite strength.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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