NCT05555628

Comparison of Two Exercise Therapy Protocols in Patients With Bruxism

Comparison of Two Exercise Therapy Protocols in Patients With Bruxism: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 21 (actual)
• Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The main purpose of this planned research is to investigate the effectiveness of three different methods used for the treatment of bruxism. Two of these are physiotherapy-specific exercise treatment protocols (1.posture and proprioception exercises 2. Jaw area strengthening exercises) and a control group, (occlusal splint therapy) will take place during the study.

Detailed description

The current study is planned as a parallel group, randomized controlled trial. Patients who apply to Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Dentistry between June 2022 and January 2023 and diagnosed with bruxism after the examination will be screened for the study. Aydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Dentistry is a hospital that serves an average of 400 patients per day.

Conditions

• Bruxism

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Mandibular Exercise	Patients will receive exercise treatment twice weekly for 6 weeks period. Every session will last approximately 40 minutes
OTHER	Mandibular Exercise and Postural Exercise Group	Patients will receive exercise treatment twice weekly for 6 weeks period. Every session will last approximately 40 minutes
OTHER	Occlusal Splint Group	Patients will use occlusal splints for 6 weeks. The occlusal splints will be used only sleep time.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-07-15
• Primary completion: 2024-02-15
• Completion: 2024-03-15
• First posted: 2022-09-27
• Last updated: 2024-11-21

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)