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NCT03991728
Prospective data will be collected in approximately 200 patients treated with an TMJ replacement. Patients will be followed up according to the standard (routine) for up to 5 years after the treatment. Data collection will include underlying disease, treatment details, functional and patient reported outcomes (PRO)s and anticipated or procedure-related adverse events (i.e. complications). This registry is designed to be able to assess the number of patients who refuse alloplastic total TMJ replacement. Therefore, the participating sites are asked to register all cases of refused TMJ replacements too.
NCT07385742
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangement is a common cause of temporomandibular disorders and is often associated with pain, restricted mandibular movement, joint sounds, and functional limitations during mastication and mouth opening. Various treatment modalities have been proposed to manage these symptoms, aiming to reduce pain and improve joint function. This randomized clinical study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX) injection into the lateral pterygoid muscle versus intracapsular injection of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) in the management of TMJ internal derangement. A total of 20 patients diagnosed with TMJ internal derangement were randomly allocated into two equal groups. Group I received intracapsular I-PRF injections into the superior joint space of the temporomandibular joint, while group II received botulinum toxin injections into the lateral pterygoid muscle. Clinical evaluation was performed using subjective and objective parameters at one, three, and six months following treatment. Outcomes included assessment of pain, maximum mouth opening, mandibular movements, joint tenderness, and muscle tenderness upon palpation. Radiographic evaluation was conducted using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess intra-articular changes of the temporomandibular joint following the interventions. The study aimed to determine which treatment modality provided superior clinical and radiographic outcomes for the management of TMJ internal derangement.
NCT07317570
This randomized, single-blind controlled trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of Body Awareness Therapy (BAT) on pain, functional limitations, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). TMD is characterized by orofacial pain, impaired jaw function, and increased psychosocial burden, yet current physiotherapy approaches may not fully address the biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying these symptoms. BAT is a structured mind-body physiotherapy intervention designed to improve postural awareness, interoceptive sensitivity, breathing regulation, and movement control. In this study, participants will be randomly assigned to either BAT or a standard physiotherapy control intervention for a defined treatment period. Primary outcomes will include pain intensity and jaw functional limitations, while secondary outcomes will assess body awareness, anxiety, stress, and quality of life. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline and post-intervention. The findings of this trial may provide evidence for integrating biopsychosocial and awareness-based physiotherapy into TMD rehabilitation.
NCT06419738
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of combining low-level laser therapy and the self-management program for patients with temporomandibular joint disorders using a randomized controlled design.
NCT07359131
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate postoperative outcomes following temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery and to compare the effectiveness of intraoperative platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) injections in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. The study includes adult patients who underwent TMJ surgery and received either PRP or PRF intraoperatively. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Whether intraoperative PRP or PRF injection is associated with differences in postoperative pain intensity and recovery. Whether PRP and PRF differ in their effects on postoperative jaw function, including maximum mouth opening and joint symptoms. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare patients who received intraoperative PRP with those who received intraoperative PRF to assess differences in postoperative pain, functional outcomes, and joint-related symptoms. Participants will: Have their existing medical records reviewed retrospectively. Provide postoperative outcome data derived from routine clinical follow-up, with no prospective recruitment or intervention.
NCT07292064
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Type D personality traits, somatization disorder, and perceived social support in individuals diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders. Temporomandibular joint disorders are musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions that affect the jaw joint, chewing muscles, and related structures, leading to pain and functional difficulties. Psychological and social factors, such as personality traits and emotional distress, have been shown to influence the development and persistence of these disorders. The research was conducted as a prospective cross-sectional study between February and June 2025 in Gaziantep City Hospital. Adult participants between 18 and 65 years of age who were diagnosed with temporomandibular joint disorders were compared with healthy individuals of similar age and gender. Participants completed validated questionnaires that assessed mandibular function, anxiety and depression symptoms, Type D personality traits, somatization tendencies, and levels of perceived social support. The purpose of this study was to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the psychological and social dimensions that may contribute to the onset and course of temporomandibular joint disorders.
NCT06558318
The term "temporomandibular joint dysfunction" (TMJ dysfunction) refers to a range of anatomical and functional problems, with or without clinical signs and symptoms, that affect the TMJ and/or the chewing muscles. It is more frequent in women and young people ages between 20 and 40. Its frequency ranges from 28% to 88%. The term "temporomandibular joint dysfunction" (TMJ dysfunction) refers to a range of anatomical and functional problems, with or without clinical signs and symptoms, that affect the TMJ and/or the chewing muscles. It is more frequent in women and young people ages between 20 and 40. Its frequency ranges from 28% to 88%. This condition is frequently disregarded because of inadequate diagnosis . Additionally, TMJ dysfunction can particularly emerge in the early stages without the presence of pain. Due to the insidious onset of the disease, especially in the early stages, other TMJ-related factors, in addition to pain-related parameters, need to be considered.Therefore, the aim of the study is to investigate the effect of TME disorder on proprioception, body awareness, and pain-related parameters including pain threshold, pain tolerance, and temporal summation in young adults.
NCT05883982
The aim of the study will be to analyze the results of injection treatment in patients diagnosed with temporomandibular joint dysfunction manifested by pain and/or limited jaw mobility. The treatment will consist in the administration of autologous blood products into the cavities of the temporomandibular joints.
NCT05607823
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of three different treatment approaches in individuals with DDwR symptoms. It is hypothesized that adding core stabilization training (CST) to orofacial manual therapy (OMT) will enhance treatment outcomes. Patients will be treated for 10 sessions once a week, for a total of 10 weeks. Evaluation was planned to be done twice, at the beginning and end of the treatment.
NCT05989217
The present study was designed to evaluate different conservative therapies in patients with temporomandibular disorders. A total of 160 patients will be selected after the diagnosis of TMD according to the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (DC/TMD), axis I. Patients will be randomly divided into five groups: OD group (n=32): treated with an occlusal device; LLLT group (n=32): treated with infrared low-level laser; ODL group (n=32): treated with OD + LLLT; LAT group (n=32): treated with laser acupuncture and ODLAT group (n=32): treated with both OD and LAT. Patients undergoing therapy with a stabilizing plate (made using the simplified technique) will be instructed to use the device every night while sleeping for four weeks. In both the LLLT and LAT groups, the protocol involved five applications: one at baseline, followed by four subsequent weekly sessions. The intensity of pain will be classified using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Mandible function will be assessed by maximum unassisted mouth opening. The impact of therapies on oral health will also be evaluated using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) instrument in a simplified form.
NCT05993494
Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) is a musculoskeletal and neuromuscular system-related condition that affects the masticatory muscles, temporomandibular joint, and other related structures. Recent research has focused specifically on pain catastrophe, kinesiophobia, and central sensitization in individuals with TMD. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the relationship between pain, central sensitization, kinesiophobia and stress level in individuals with temporomandibular dysfunction.
NCT05214924
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) injections in the management of moderate and mild cases of degeneration of the temporomandibular joints. This randomized, two-arm controlled trial will involve 42 adult patients diagnosed with mild or moderate degeneration of the temporomandibular joints on the basis of clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography. Qualified study participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The studied group will receive two injections of iPRF with an interval of 30 days, while the control group will receive injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) during this time. Each subject will be tested on the day of the first injection (D0), on the day of the second injection (D30), and then 60 (D60) and 12 (D120) days after the first injection using MRI/CT, Doppler Hi-dop, clinical examination and surveys.
NCT06985173
According to published literatures, the prevalence of TMD is approximately 10% in patients over 18 years of age with a considerable proportion being women of reproductive age. The treatment of TMD presents the following goals: decreasing joint and masticatory muscle pain, increasing the range of motion in the mandible, preventing degenerative changes in the articulating tissues. Management of TMD can be either conservative or surgical treatments, the conservative treatments include analgesia, medications, physical therapy, occlusal adjustment, splint therapy, localized steam application, and external muscle massage. The occlusal splint therapy is considered a common treatment option for TMD management. Flat stabilization splint is the preferred splint for such cases. It is designed to promote occlusal stability and decrease muscles tension by altering occlusion and allowing complete seating of the condyle in centric relation. The evolution of digital technology created new era of dentistry that successfully digitalized the traditional workflow of occlusal splints including designing and manufacturing. Furthermore, virtual facebow and dynamic jaw relation record using jaw tracking device are another digital reward. The digital workflow can offer more predictable approach for occlusal splint construction, It could eliminate the traditional technical errors and enhance the occlusal accuracy
NCT04967131
Individuals who were diagnosed with reduction disc displacement by Research Diagnostic criteria for Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD / RDC) were included in the study. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation exercises were performed for 30 minutes using neck jaw and tongue patterns with rhythmic stabilization (RS) and combination of isotonics (CI) techniques by physiotherapist. Maximal mouth openings were measured with caliper, pain intensities were measured with visual analogue scale and pressure pain thresholds with hand algometer.
NCT06937151
The present study will be designed to compare the short- and medium-term results of arthrocentesis and non-surgical methods Rocabado approach in early disc displacement without reduction.
NCT04274985
The aim in this study is to determine the Turkish version validity and reliability of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index.
NCT04376333
Temporomandibular/orofacial pain disorders (TMD) are a group of painful conditions with multiple determinants.This proposal has two main goals: 1) to test a highly individualized, adaptive treatment for TMD that has potential to be more effective than other psychosocial treatments; and 2) to discover the mechanisms by which psychosocial treatments work in chronic pain. TMD patients (N=160) will be randomized to receive standard care (STD) + an individualized assessment and treatment program (IATP) or to standard care + conventional cognitive-behavioral treatment (STD+CBT). It is expected that the STD+IATP treatment will yield lower pain, depression and interference scores over time than STD+CBT, and that changes in coping ability will mediate the treatment effects on outcomes.
NCT06472141
It is planned to examine the effect of cervical stabilization exercises on Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) symptoms in individuals with TMJ disorder.
NCT05006963
Temporomandibular disorder or TMD is characterized by a set of symptoms such as: pain, decreased range of motion and joint noise. It's origin is multifactorial, which may be related to biological aspects, environmental and psychosocial. The multimodal approach has been widely used in physiotherapy for the treatment of TMDs. Physiotherapy has been walking together with technology so that telerehabilitation can be a reality, contributing so that quality care reaches the patient, in the impossibility office-to-face service. The objective of this study is to verify the effect of telerehabilitation on pain outcomes, range of motion, functionality and biopsychosocial aspects in individuals with temporomandibular disorders. Will be a randomized, controlled and blinded clinical trial was carried out. The study will be divided into two moments: evaluation and intervention. Evaluations will be carried out using the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders: Clinical Protocol and Assessment Instruments (DC/TMD), the Fonseca Anamnesis Index (IAF), the Numerical Pain Scale (END) and the Functional Limitation Questionnaire (MFIQ). Individuals will be randomized into 2 groups: Group A (in person) Group B (telerehabilitation). Both groups will receive treatment physical therapy for 12 weeks. After collecting the data, they will be tabulated and analyzed using a 5% significance level.
NCT06756412
The goal of this study is to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of a self-administered exercise program on pain levels, jaw movement range, and jaw function in patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. The main question it aims to answer is: Does adding a self-administered exercise program to arthrocentesis improve pain, mouth opening, and jaw function compared to arthrocentesis alone in patients with TMJ disorders? Participants with acute or chronic TMJ pain lasting at least three months and limited mouth opening will undergo arthrocentesis, with one group also following an exercise regimen. Outcomes will be assessed over a 6-month follow-up period.