Can a hybrid 3D-Printed splint ease jaw pain better than traditional ones?

NCT ID NCT07760428

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a new type of dental splint—made with both hard and soft 3D-printed materials—can improve comfort and outcomes for people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. It compares the hybrid splint to conventional chairside splints and standard 3D-printed rigid splints. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the three splint types, and researchers will measure pain, jaw opening, bite force, and patient satisfaction over one month.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Three types of dental splints: conventional chairside splints, 3D-printed rigid splints, and a novel hybrid 3D-printed splint combining hard and soft materials.
What this could lead to: If the hybrid splint works as hoped, it could offer a more comfortable and effective treatment for jaw pain and dysfunction, improving patient compliance and outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The hybrid splint may not prove superior to existing options, and individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Myalgia temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR DISC DISPLACEMENT MYOFASCIAL PAIN - DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME OF TMJ MYOFASCIAL PAIN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMDS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Rohtak

Rohtak, Haryana, 124001, India

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