CHAIN1 : Dental Wear and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Association?
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
This study aims to explore the relationships between tooth wear (TW) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The null hypothesis is that TW is not associated to MSDs. It also explores the influence of bruxism signs, life habits and stress on TW and MSDs.
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Detailed Description
This study is based on questionnaires and clinical examination performed by a dentist.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Presence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
"Nordique Questionnaire": validated self-report questionnaire to evaluate musculo skeletal health, particularly MSD on 9 different zones
- Tooth wear following BEWE index [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
Clinical examination will give a global score on 18 following Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index.
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Life habits and stress [through study completion, an average of 1 year]
10-points likert scale self-report questionnaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Between 18 and 80 years old
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Have the mental abilities to participate in study
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Understand the language of the survey (French)
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Sign free and informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
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Consult for a painful dental emergency
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Do not have at least 8 teeth per maxilla, with natural dental tissues in contact with the antagonistic teeth
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Being in the process of an orthodontic treatment
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Wear of a bimaxillary orthognathic nightguard
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Institute of Dentistry University of Liege | Liege | Choose A State | Belgium | 4020 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- University of Liege
Investigators
- Study Director: Amélie Mainjot, CHU-ULg
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- CH001