Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy for TMJ Pain Management

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Conditions studied: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs)

In brief

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), at 1 week and 4 weeks post therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07573137

Run by

Khyber College of dentistry

People needed

60

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients diagnosed with TMJ disorders based on clinical examination. Patients willing to participate and provide informed consent.

You may not qualify if…

• Patient with a history of recent TMJ surgery or trauma. Patients with systemic joint diseases (e.g Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Osteopetrosis, Osteomalacia).
• Patients currently using other occlusal appliances or undergoing active orthodontic treatment.

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