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

NCT ID NCT07566936

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 18-40 years * Diagnosis of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) according to standardized Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular disorders Axis I * Maximum unassisted mouth opening between 20-30 mm * Symptoms present for ≥3 months (to exclude transient/self-limiting cases) * Willingness to comply with study protocol and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria * Diagnosis of temporomandibular joint myalgia or Myofascial pain as the primary condition * History of trauma to the temporomandibular joint or mandible * Presence of degenerative joint diseases (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis) * Congenital or developmental craniofacial anomalies affecting temporomandibular joint * Prior temporomandibular joint surgery or ongoing orthodontic treatment * Current use of: Analgesics, muscle relaxants, or anti-inflammatory drugs affecting temporomandibular joint symptoms * Prior Occlusal splint therapy within the last 3 months * Systemic conditions affecting joint function (e.g., connective tissue disorders) * Pregnancy or lactation (if intervention may influence compliance or physiology

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Conditions

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temporomandibular joint disorder

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Temporomandibular disorders (TMD)

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Locations

  • Shifa College of Dentistry

    Islamabad, Islamabad, 2500, Pakistan

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