Digital vs. combined method for TMD mouthguards
Part of Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two ways of making a custom mouthguard for people with jaw joint pain (TMD). One method uses a fully digital scan; the other mixes digital scans with traditional steps. The goal is to see which mouthguard fits better with less adjustment needed.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 40 years old.
- You must have all your natural teeth (no missing teeth or dentures).
- You must have at least one of these: jaw pain, muscle tenderness, headache, or earache related to your jaw joint.
- You cannot have unstable bite or missing teeth causing bite problems.
- You cannot have other dental work happening now (like braces or crowns) or severe gum disease.
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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