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Two Treatment Modalities for Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Summary
Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a common condition with multifactorial etiology, including trauma, emotional stress, parafunctional habits, and occlusal discrepancies. TMD may be classified as myogenous, involving the masticatory and cervical muscles, or arthrogenous, affecting the temporomandibular joint structures. Management approaches range from noninvasive to invasive methods. The intraoral stabilization appliance (SA) is a widely used noninvasive treatment, while the ear stent (ES) has recently been introduced for managing myogenous TMD. Aim: This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of SA and ES in the management of myogenous TMD.
Official title: Evaluation of Two Treatment Modalities for Myogenous Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-01-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Stabilization Appliance
Participants will receive a maxillary stabilization appliance fabricated from 2-mm hard thermoplastic material using diagnostic casts. The appliance fit will be verified, and patients will be instructed to wear it for 3 months.
Ear Stent
Participants will undergo ENT evaluation prior to ear impression taking. Custom ear stents will be fabricated from soft addition silicone and hollowed to prevent hearing impairment.
Locations (1)
Alexandria Faculty of Dentistry
Alexandria, Egypt