New splint adjustment technique could ease jaw pain for millions
NCT ID NCT07397013
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a specific technique for adjusting occlusal stabilizing splints used to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which cause jaw pain and dysfunction. Researchers enrolled 800 patients with TMD and assessed their satisfaction after using the adjusted splints. The goal was to provide a clear clinical guide for splint adjustment to improve outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- occlusal stabilizing splint
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a standard method for adjusting splints to better relieve jaw pain and improve comfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study focused on technique, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or guarantee symptom relief.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University
Al Mansurah, Egypt
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