Correlation Between Missing Posterior Teeth and Vertical Dimension Measurements With Temporomandibular Joint Disorders in a Sample of Adult Egyptian Subjects
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the correlation between missing posterior teeth and vertical dimension cephalometric measurements with temporomandibular disorders in a sample of adult Egyptian subjects in. The main questions it aims to answer are:
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Is there a correlation between missing posterior teeth and temporomandibular disorders?
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Is there a correlation between vertical dimension cephalometric measurements and temporomandibular disorders? Participants will be asked for the following:-
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to give their phone numbers & it will be collected through the orthodontic department patient's database ensuring complete confidentiality.
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to fill Personal data chart (name, age, date of birth, mobile number, address).
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to receive Clinical examination to determine number of missing teeth.
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to receive Clinical examination to diagnose TMD using the DC/TMD.
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to do Lateral cephalometric radiograph to measure the vertical dimension.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- temporomandibular disorder [3 months]
will see the Correlation Between Missing Posterior Teeth and Vertical Dimension cephalometric measurements with Temporomandibular Disorders
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Male and female patients with 2 or more missing posterior teeth seeking treatment at the faculty.
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Age: 16-49 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
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- Patients who refuse to participate in the study.
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Patients younger than 16 years.
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Subjects who received previous TMD treatment.
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Subjects suffering from systemic conditions which may affect the functioning of TMJ, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and septic arthritis.
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Subjects with a history of trauma to the maxillofacial area.
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Subjects with a previous history of maxillofacial surgery.
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Subjects with a history of malignancy or current malignancy of the maxillofacial area.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Faculty of dentistry | Cairo | Cairo, Manial | Egypt | 1112588 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Cairo University
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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