Chewing Muscles in Bruxers

Launched by BANDIRMA ONYEDI EYLÜL UNIVERSITY · Feb 8, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Chewing Muscles in Bruxers," is studying how certain muscles in the jaw work in people who grind their teeth, a condition known as bruxism. The researchers want to understand how the nervous system affects the tightness and flexibility of the jaw muscles, specifically the temporalis and masseter muscles, in individuals with bruxism compared to healthy individuals. The trial is currently looking for participants, including those aged 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed with bruxism for at least six months and experience some pain in their jaw muscles.

To be eligible for this study, participants should not have had any recent treatments that could affect their jaw, like Botox, or have certain health conditions such as heart or lung diseases. They also should not smoke heavily, drink alcohol regularly, or consume a lot of caffeine. Participants can expect to undergo assessments related to their jaw muscles and nervous system activity during the trial. This study aims to provide better understanding of bruxism, which could lead to improved treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with bruxism between the ages of 18-65,
• • A history of bruxism for at least 6 months,
• • Individuals with masseter muscle pain ≥4 at rest and during mastication
• • Control group: Healthy individuals aged 18-65 years
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Masseter botox application in the last 6 months,
• • With regular use of analgesics and anti-inflammatories affecting the OSS,
• • Smokes 20 or more cigarettes daily,
• • With regular alcohol use of 1-2 glasses per day,
• • Daily coffee consumption of 6 cups or more,
• • Cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous system diseases,
• • Presence of infection or tumoural structures within intraoral structures,
• • Multiple ear piercings,
• • With TMJ disc displacement and joint degeneration,
• • Cervical or TMJ fracture, systemic disease, musculoskeletal problem with evidence of specific pathological condition,
• • Any surgical operation related to cervical or TMJ problem,
• • Less than 6 months of cervical or TMJ-related physiotherapy and rehabilitation services,
• • The one with facial paralysis,
• • Diagnosed psychiatric illness
• • Participants who have communication difficulties in speaking and understanding Turkish or who are unable to understand the exercises