Stabilization Splint Treatment of TMD (TMD)
Primary Purpose
Temporomandibular Disorder, Facial Pain
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Stabilization splint treatment
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Temporomandibular Disorder focused on measuring temporomandibular disorders, TMD, facial pain, treatment, stabilization splint, clinical trial
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- clinically diagnosed TMD according to the RDC/TMD
- age > 20 years
Exclusion Criteria:
• Presence of any chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, that may affect the TMJ or the masticatory muscles
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
No Intervention
Arm Label
Stabilization splint group
Control group
Arm Description
The patients in the splint group were treated with a stabilization splint and received counseling and instructions for masticatory muscle exercises
The controls received only counseling and instructions for masticatory muscles exercises.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change in facial pain intensity
The change of the intensity of the facial pain, assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as could be) rating
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Change of Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL)
Change of Oral health related quality of life was assessed using Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14, sum score from 0 to 56, the higher value indicating poorer OHRQoL)
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05240703
Brief Title
Stabilization Splint Treatment of TMD
Acronym
TMD
Official Title
Efficacy of Stabilization Splint Treatment on Facial Pain - One-year Follow-up
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
February 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 1, 2008 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
August 31, 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2010 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Oulu
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to assess the efficacy of stabilization splint treatment on TMD-related facial pain and oral health-related quality of life during a one-year follow-up. Eighty TMD patients were randomly assigned to two groups: splint group (n=39) and control group (n=41). The patients in the splint group were treated with a stabilization splint and received counseling and instructions for masticatory muscle exercises. The controls received only counseling and instructions for masticatory muscles exercises.
The outcome variables were the intensity of facial pain (as measured with visual analogue scale, VAS), patients' subjective estimate of symptoms and treatment outcome, as well as Oral Heath Impact Profile (OHIP)-14. The differences in variables between the groups at each follow-up points (1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year after baseline) were analyzed using regression models. Group status and presence of psychosocial symptoms were included as the explanatory factor and baseline VAS, gender, age, length of treatment and general health status as confounders.
Detailed Description
DESIGN OF THE STUDY The study sample consisted originally of 80 patients (18 men, 62 women) who were referred to the Oral and Maxillofacial Department in Oulu University Hospital, Oulu, Finland, for treatment of TMD-related facial pain. The patients were examined between March 2008 and August 2010. The inclusion criteria were the following: 1. clinically diagnosed TMD as defined by the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) (1), 2. minimum of 20 years of age and 3. lack of long-term illnesses (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis) that may affect TMJs or the masticatory muscles.
Using computer generated random numbers, the patients were randomly assigned to two groups: splint group and control group. Patients in the control group (n=41) were given counseling and guidance for masticatory muscle exercises. In addition to these, the patients in the splint group (n=39) were also treated with a stabilization splint.
DATA COLLECTION The patients had four follow-ups: at about 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and one year after the baseline evaluation. The same dentist specialized in stomatognathic physiology (KS) conducted all of the follow-up examinations, being unaware of the group status of the patients. At baseline the psychosocial screening (depression symptoms, non-specific physical symptoms, pain-related disability) was performed using RDC/TMD Axis II instruments. At baseline and at all the follow-ups the intensity of the facial pain was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened). The patients' general health status was also inquired by a questionnaire (on a scale of 1-5, 1=excellent, 2=very good, 3=good, 4=moderate, 5=poor). The patients filled in the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP-14) questionnaire before treatment and at 3 months, 6 months and 1 year.
TREATMENT PROCEDURES The stabilization splints were made of heat-cured acrylic by the same dental technician. The occlusion of the splint was defined in the centric relation occlusion using wax (Astynax, Associated Dental Products Ltd, UK). The patients were instructed to use the splint every night during the course of the study.
All the patients in both groups were instructed to perform a standardized program for masticatory muscle exercises as described by Carlsson and Magnusson (1992). At the beginning of the training program, active mouth openings, laterotrusion and protrusion movements were performed. The mandible was held in the maximal positions for a few seconds on each movement. Thereafter, these movements were made towards resistance (using the patient's own fingers). After jaw exercises, the patients were suggested to open the jaw wide, stretching it with fingers a few times for 10 to 20 seconds. These movements were repeated 7 to 10 times per training session, and the sessions were performed 2-3 times per day. The patients received written instructions, and the movements were also demonstrated by the dentist before the treatment, and reprised if necessary. The instructions for masticatory muscle exercises were given by the same dentist (KS) at the first visit. At every examination the patients were reminded to use the splint and/or to perform the exercises at a regular basis.
The stabilization splint treatments were performed by two other dentists who were instructed in the treatment method.
ATTRITION All of the patients in the total sample were defined as belonging to the "intention-to-treat" (ITT) population. Thus, the ITT also included those who switched groups or those who in whichever group received other treatment than initially planned based on the group criteria. In the analysis, the number of days each patient had stayed in the assigned groups was taken into account. The patients who had stayed in their assigned groups for the whole follow-up period were defined as forming the "per-protocol" (PP) population.
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Statistical significances of the differences in patients' estimate of the effects of the treatment between the groups were analyzed using chi-square test. Differences in means of the change in VAS between the groups were tested using ANOVA. VAS change was calculated by subtracting VAS at one-year follow-up from baseline VAS. The fluctuation of facial pain during the study (VAS) was demonstrated with a box-plot diagram. At first, linear regression analysis was used to analyze factors associated with change in VAS after one-year follow-up in both the ITT and PP populations. Group status was included as the explanatory factor and baseline VAS, gender, age, length of treatment and general health status were included as confounders. Linear mixed-effect regression model was used to analyse factors associated with change in OHIP severity during the 1-year follow-up, taking into account treatment time, age, gender and group status. The effect of depression and non-specific physical symptoms on the intensity of facial pain, as measured with visual analogue scale (VAS) was estimated with linear mixed models.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Temporomandibular Disorder, Facial Pain
Keywords
temporomandibular disorders, TMD, facial pain, treatment, stabilization splint, clinical trial
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
InvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Masking Description
The same dentist examiner conducted all of the follow-up examinations, being unaware of the group status of the patients.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
80 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Stabilization splint group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The patients in the splint group were treated with a stabilization splint and received counseling and instructions for masticatory muscle exercises
Arm Title
Control group
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
The controls received only counseling and instructions for masticatory muscles exercises.
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Stabilization splint treatment
Intervention Description
The stabilization splints were made of heat-cured acrylic by the same dental technician. The occlusion of the splint was defined in the centric relation occlusion using wax (Astynax, Associated Dental Products Ltd, UK). The patients were instructed to use the splint every night during the course of the study. The patients were instructed to perform a standardized program for masticatory muscle exercises. At the beginning of the training program, active mouth openings, laterotrusive movements and protrusive movements were performed. The mandible was held in the maximal positions for a few seconds on each movement. Thereafter, these movements were made towards resistance (using the patient's own fingers). After jaw exercises, the patients were suggested to open the jaw wide, stretching it with fingers a few times for 10 to 20 seconds. These movements were repeated 7 to 10 times per training session, and the sessions were performed 2-3 times per day.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in facial pain intensity
Description
The change of the intensity of the facial pain, assessed using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) on a 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as could be) rating
Time Frame
from baseline to 1-year follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
Description
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Time Frame
1 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
Description
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Time Frame
3 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
Description
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Time Frame
6 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on treatment outcome
Description
The patients' subjective estimates of the effects of the treatment were evaluated with a questionnaire, using a scale from 1 to 4 (1= Very good effect, 2= Treatment has helped to some extent, 3= No difference / Cannot tell and 4= Symptoms worsened).
Time Frame
1 year follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
Description
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Time Frame
1 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
Description
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Time Frame
3 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
Description
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Time Frame
6 month follow-up
Title
Subjective estimate on symptom severity
Description
The subjective assessment of the severity of TMD symptoms after treatment was assessed by means of a scale on 1 to 5 (1= 'no symptoms'/ 'symptoms not significant', 2 = 'mild symptoms', 3 = 'moderate symptoms', 4 = 'severe symptoms', 5 = 'intolerable symptoms')
Time Frame
1 year follow-up
Title
Change of Oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL)
Description
Change of Oral health related quality of life was assessed using Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14, sum score from 0 to 56, the higher value indicating poorer OHRQoL)
Time Frame
from baseline to 1-year follow-up
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
clinically diagnosed TMD according to the RDC/TMD
age > 20 years
Exclusion Criteria:
• Presence of any chronic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, that may affect the TMJ or the masticatory muscles
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Kirsi Sipilä, Professor
Organizational Affiliation
Research Unit of Oral Health Sciences, University of Oulu, Finland
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
1298767
Citation
Dworkin SF, LeResche L. Research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorders: review, criteria, examinations and specifications, critique. J Craniomandib Disord. 1992 Fall;6(4):301-55. No abstract available.
Results Reference
background
PubMed Identifier
30264631
Citation
Huttunen J, Qvintus V, Suominen AL, Sipila K. Role of psychosocial factors on treatment outcome of temporomandibular disorders. Acta Odontol Scand. 2019 Mar;77(2):119-125. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1511057. Epub 2018 Sep 28.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
29512838
Citation
Kokkola O, Suominen AL, Qvintus V, Myllykangas R, Lahti S, Tolvanen M, Sipila K. Efficacy of stabilisation splint treatment on the oral health-related quality of life-A randomised controlled one-year follow-up trial. J Oral Rehabil. 2018 May;45(5):355-362. doi: 10.1111/joor.12622.
Results Reference
result
PubMed Identifier
25644634
Citation
Qvintus V, Suominen AL, Huttunen J, Raustia A, Ylostalo P, Sipila K. Efficacy of stabilisation splint treatment on facial pain - 1-year follow-up. J Oral Rehabil. 2015 Jun;42(6):439-46. doi: 10.1111/joor.12275. Epub 2015 Jan 17.
Results Reference
result
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