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3D-Printed vs Conventional Acrylic Stabilization Splints in Young Adults With Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders: A Randomized Trial

Sponsor: Baskent University

Summary

This randomized clinical study will compare two occlusal splint (night guard) fabrication methods in adults with bruxism (teeth grinding/clenching). Forty-four participants will be randomly allocated to receive either (1) a 3D-printed splint manufactured from a photopolymer resin (Voco V-Print) or (2) a conventional acrylic splint fabricated using standard techniques. Participants will wear the splint during sleep for 3 months and will follow standardized instructions for use and care. At the 3-month follow-up, patient-reported satisfaction and oral health-related quality of life will be assessed using an OHIP-derived questionnaire, and splint wear will be quantified as volumetric material loss (mm³) by 3D scanning and superimposition. The results will help determine whether 3D-printed splints provide comparable patient-centered outcomes and clinical durability to conventional acrylic splints.

Official title: Clinical Performance of Stabilization Splints Produced With a 3D Printer in the Treatment of Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders

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