Effect of Night Guard Use on Masseter Muscle Thickness in Children With Bruxism

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Conditions studied: Bruxism, Bruxism, Sleep-Related

In brief

This prospective study aims to evaluate the clinical findings of bruxism and masseter muscle thickness in children aged 10-12 years using ultrasonography, and to assess the effects of night guard use on these parameters over time.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07548502

Run by

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

People needed

20

Starts

2026-03-15

Expected to finish

2026-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children aged 10-12 years
• Diagnosis of bruxism based on parental report and clinical findings
• Willingness to participate
• Parental consent and child assent obtained

You may not qualify if…

• Missing posterior teeth causing unilateral chewing
• History of psychological disorders
• Neurological disorders or craniofacial abnormalities
• Use of medications affecting muscle activity
• Presence of skeletal malocclusions
• Ongoing orthodontic treatment

Where it is running

• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Faculty of Dentistry — Niğde, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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