BRUXISM

This study tests whether adding a mild electrical current (diadynamic current) to a 6-week jaw exercise program can reduce pain and improve jaw function in adults with bruxism (teeth grinding). 24 people with jaw pain will be randomly assigned to either exercises alone or exercis…

This study looks at whether the speed of a manual therapy called the Graston Technique affects muscle tightness, pain, and oxygen levels in people with bruxism (teeth grinding/jaw clenching). About 34 adults with bruxism and trigger points in their upper back muscles will receive…

This study looks at whether wearing a night guard can help children aged 10-12 who grind their teeth (bruxism). Researchers will use ultrasound to measure jaw muscle thickness and track pain or headaches over 3 and 6 months. The goal is to see if night guards ease symptoms and re…

This study looks at whether a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) can reduce pain and muscle tightness in the jaw, head, and neck for people with bruxism (teeth grinding) and myofascial pain. About 40 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the mouthguard right away, the o…

This study compares two non-drug treatments for awake bruxism (daytime teeth clenching or jaw tension) in 20 adults aged 18-45. One group does exercises to improve body awareness and sensory perception of the face and jaw, while the other does standard jaw and posture exercises. …

This study looks at 100 dental students to see if teeth grinding (bruxism), anxiety, and gum health are linked. Participants fill out anxiety questionnaires and get a gum exam. No treatment is given—just observation to understand possible connections.

This study looks at whether grinding your teeth (bruxism) affects your balance while sitting at a desk. Researchers will compare 54 desk workers—half with bruxism, half without—using balance tests and questionnaires about sleep, anxiety, and pain. The goal is to understand if bru…