Comparing different mouth guards for jaw pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares three types of dental splints (mouth guards) to see which works best for reducing jaw pain. Splints are custom-made devices you wear over your teeth. One is made the traditional way, one is 3D printed, and one is a hybrid of both.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have pain in your jaw joint or muscles, diagnosed as a TMJ disorder.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have any conditions that affect healing, such as uncontrolled diabetes or immune problems.
- You are not allergic to common dental plastics or 3D printing materials.
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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