Impact of Orthodontic Treatment on the Temporomandibular Joints (TMJ) Assessed by Modjaw

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, MONTPELLIER · Jan 26, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how orthodontic treatment, like braces, might affect the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), which are the joints that connect your jaw to your skull. The study will use a special tool called Modjaw to assess the movement of these joints before and after the orthodontic treatment. Researchers want to see if there are any changes in how the jaw moves and if patients experience any TMJ-related symptoms, such as pain or discomfort, after the treatment.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and have your first orthodontic consultation at the dental clinic in Montpellier. You should be someone who needs orthodontic treatment with multiple attachments (like traditional braces) for up to two years. However, if you have certain conditions like syndromes, joint or bone issues, or use aligners instead of braces, you won't be able to join. If you decide to participate, you’ll have your jaw movements evaluated before starting treatment and again after the treatment is completed, helping researchers understand the relationship between orthodontics and TMJ health.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Major patient (≥18 years)
• • First dentofacial orthopedic consultation at the dental clinic of Montpellier
• • Patient requiring multi-attachment orthodontic treatment (vestibular or lingual) for a duration ≤2 years
• • Signed informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Syndromic patient
• • Orthodontic treatment with aligners
• • General joint or bone pathology
• • Patients with oral hygiene incompatible with orthodontic treatment