High-Tech splints take on jaw pain: 3D printing vs. Old-School methods

NCT ID NCT07566936

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether 3D-printed dental splints work better than traditional lab-made ones for people with jaw pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD). About 120 adults aged 18-40 with TMD will be randomly assigned to get either a digital or conventional splint. Researchers will measure pain, jaw function, and quality of life over 3 months to see which type offers more relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: dental splint (device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that 3D-printed splints are just as good or better than traditional ones for easing jaw pain and improving function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 people, and it focuses on short-term pain relief. The results may not apply to all TMD patients, and the splints might not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

temporomandibular joint disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR DISORDERS (TMD)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Shifa College of Dentistry

Islamabad, Islamabad, 2500, Pakistan

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