The Application of Radio Frequency Waves
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome focused on measuring temporomandibular joint dysfunction,, supportive treatment,, occlusal splint,, radiofreqency,, physiotherapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- pain form of temporomandibular joints dysfunction,
- the required age range,
- good general state of health,
Exclusion Criteria:
- the will (consent) of the patient,
- the presence of a general diseases,
- the presence of traumas,
- the presence of local inflammations.
Sites / Locations
- Jagiellonian University Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
The study group
The control group
Study group (I) consist of patients who were treated with the occlusal splints and radio frequency currents. In the case of application of radiation to the muscle area, the energy was 20 J and 15 J to the area of the masticatory muscles, the frequency was 3 MHz, bipolar technique, the duration of the procedure was 10 minutes, the coupling substance was a gel for ultrasound examinations.
The control group ( II) consisted of 20 patients treated with occlusion splints and sonophoresis procedures. For the area of mastication muscles 0.9 W/cm² treatments were applied, the duty factor was 80%, the treatment time was 10 minutes, and the medical substance was 25%Voltaren gel.