Hard Splint Vs Conservative Therapy for TMJ Pain Management

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of a hard occlusal splint versus conservative therapy (using topical Ibuprofen gel and counseling) in the management of patients with temporomandibular (TMJ) joint disorders. The study aims to determine which treatment is more effective at reducing pain, measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), at 1 week and 4 weeks post therapy.

Timeline

Start

2026-05-01

Primary completion

2026-10-30

Completion

2026-11-30

Drugs

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