Jaw movement and head posture: manual therapy and exercises for dental patients
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at whether manual therapy (hands-on treatment) and specific exercises can improve jaw movement and head posture in people with a misaligned bite. If you qualify, you may receive these treatments and help researchers learn what works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 11 and 65 years old.
- You have a misaligned bite (what dentists call malocclusion), confirmed by a dentist.
- You have not had surgery or a serious injury to your face or jaw.
- You do not have genetic or neurological conditions.
- You are not currently wearing braces or a bite splint.
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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