Comparison of Treatment Alternatives for Myofascial Pain Causing Central Sensitization

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Stabilization splint: Measurements will be taken from the patients with intraoral scans, transferred to the design program and a stabilization splint will be digitally designed. The designed splint will be produced from 3D printers.

Muscle exercises: Muscle exercises prepared by physical therapists will be planned to relieve trigger points in the masticatory muscles.

Study summary

Myofascial pain is a regional muscle pain condition characterized by hard local areas and tender bands, known for the presence of trigger points in muscle tissue. The treatment is to eliminate the etiologic factor. Regular exercise is recommended to relieve the trigger points. Occlusal splints, considered the gold standard in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders, are used to manage and control symptoms. In this study, patients between the ages of 18-45 years who applied to Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics with the complaint of myofascial pain and scored above 40 on the central sensitization scale will be taken as a sample.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Muscle Thickness — Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks
  Bilateral masseter and temporal muscle thicknesses of the participants will be measured with an ultrasound device (Clarius L7, Vancouver, Canada) , muscle thickness differences will be evaluated and the time period in which the effectiveness of the treatments will be observed will be determined.

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