Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Positioning Accuracy and Efficiency Using a Dental Compass.

Launched by DR. DEAN REEVES CLINIC · Sep 27, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating a new tool called the Dental Compass, which is designed to help create custom dental splints for people suffering from Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Syndrome. The goal is to see if using this tool can lead to more accurate and effective treatments compared to traditional methods. Researchers want to find out if patients using the Dental Compass will need fewer visits to the clinic, have fewer adjustments to their splints, and require fewer special imaging tests.

To participate in this study, you need to have TMJ issues that cause pain, and specific imaging results that show your jaw is not aligned correctly. The trial is open to all adults aged 18 and older who can travel to the clinic, are willing to commit to follow-up visits, and can provide reliable contact information. If you join, you can expect to receive personalized care and possibly a new type of treatment that aims to improve your symptoms. It's important to note that if you have any major health concerns or are planning to move soon, you may not be eligible for this study.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for prospective active participants:
• • TMJ dysfunction and pain
• • CBCT indicates a non-Gelb 4/7 position or \< 1.8 mm bone to bone interval between the mandibular condyle and mandibular fossa anteriorly or posteriorly.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Planning a move within 9 months.
• • Unwilling to provide two phone numbers and two email contacts.
• • Not willing to express a willingness to come in for 4-6 month follow up if they have marked improvement or improvement in symptoms.
• • Not living within 90-minute drive from clinic
• • Transportation not reliable
• • Involved in any other TMD study
• • Life threatening illness or major surgery planned
• • Other major life stress that might interfere with completing the study