Fabrication and Insertion of Michigan Splints by Dental Students
Launched by JULIANA MAROTTI GROSSHAUSEN · Apr 17, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Since its development in the 1960s as a modification of the Sved-biteplane constructed in Scandinavia, the Michigan splint has gained worldwide recognition and can now be described as the gold standard of treatment with stabilization splints for myoarthopathies. The use of stabilization splints - as confirmed in an S3 guideline published by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany (AWMF) in 2019 - is classified as a recommendable and, if necessary, reversible therapeutic measure for the treatment of bruxism. As part of a systematic review, additional causes were identi...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Dental students in the first year of their Master\'s degree
- • 18 years and older, gender independent
- • Ability to give informed consent, documented by signature
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Inability or contraindications (e.g. dental pain, dental mobility, generalized periodontitis, removable denture wearers, acute infection) to undergo the procedure under study
- • Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, depression or mental disorders
- • Students who do not consent to the analysis of the data
About Juliana Marotti Großhausen
Juliana Marotti Großhausen is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor committed to advancing medical research through innovative and ethical trial designs. With a focus on enhancing patient outcomes and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, she leads a team that emphasizes rigorous scientific methodologies and compliance with regulatory standards. Her expertise spans various therapeutic areas, driving the development of new treatments that address unmet medical needs. Juliana's passion for improving healthcare is reflected in her strategic approach to clinical trials, ensuring they are patient-centered and aligned with the highest standards of quality and integrity.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Basel, , Switzerland
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported