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.

myofascial pain syndrome temporomandibular joint disorder temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dentistry - Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, Egypt