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Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy for TMJ Pain Management
Sponsor: Khyber College of dentistry
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a hard occlusal splint versus conservative therapy (using topical Ibuprofen gel and counseling) in the management of patients with temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders. The study aims to determine which treatment is more effective at reducing pain, measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), over a period of 6 months.
Official title: Efficacy of Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy in the Pain Management of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Hard occlusal splint
A custom fabricated heat cure acrylic resin splint
Counseling and Habit Modification
Counseling regarding soft diet and avoidance of wide mouth opening.
Topical Ibuprofen gel
5% Ibuprofen gel applied three times daily over the affected TMJ area.