Evaluation of Temporomandibular Joint Condition Post Longstanding Mouth Opening by Rubber Dam

Launched by AL-AZHAR UNIVERSITY · Jun 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how using a rubber dam during dental procedures affects the jaw joint (known as the temporomandibular joint or TMJ) after patients have had their mouths open for a long time. The study will assess various factors, such as how well patients can open their mouths, how strong their bite is, and any pain they may feel before and after the procedure. The researchers also want to find out the safest amount of time that dentists can use a rubber dam without causing harm to the jaw and surrounding areas.

To participate in this trial, you need to be between 18 and 40 years old and have a normal bite without habits that could harm your jaw, like grinding your teeth or clenching. You should not have any signs of jaw pain or issues that affect jaw movement. If you have certain medical conditions that could impact your jaw health, like arthritis or recurrent jaw dislocation, you won’t be eligible. If you join the study, you will undergo assessments before and after the dental procedure to help the researchers understand the effects of prolonged mouth opening with a rubber dam. The trial is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to ensure that dental practices are safe and comfortable for patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patients aged from 18 - 40 years old of both sexes.
• • 2. No evidence of bad habits that affect occlusion like bruxism or clenching.
• • 3. Patient with normal occlusion.
• • 4. Patient free of any signs and symptoms of TMD and myofascial pain.
• • 5. Normal range of TMJ movements.
• • 6. Normal biting force.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Patient with systemic or local diseases that can affect TMJ like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or systemic lupus erythema.
• • 2. Patient with trismus.
• • 3. Patient with Recurrent dislocation of TMJ.
• • 4. Swelling affects mouth opening.
• • 5. Patient came with TMJ ankylosis.