New digital splint aims to quiet clicking jaws in teens
NCT ID NCT07345104
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a custom-made digital splint to reposition the jaw in 48 adolescents with painful, clicking jaw joints due to disc displacement. Participants wore the splint 24/7 and had regular check-ups with imaging. The goal was to improve pain, chewing, and quality of life. The splint was provided at no cost, but temporary discomfort was possible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- custom-fabricated hard acrylic repositioning splint
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a more precise, non-invasive way to treat jaw pain and clicking in adolescents with TMJ disc displacement.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 48 participants. The splint may cause temporary discomfort, and symptoms might not improve as expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University,
Fuzhou, Fujian, 350000, China
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