RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07548502
Effect of Night Guard Use on Masseter Muscle Thickness in Children With Bruxism
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Masseter Muscles in Pediatric Bruxism: Effects of Night Guard Therapy at 3 and 6 Month Intervals
Sponsor
Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
Enrollment
20 participants
Start Date
Mar 15, 2026
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective study aims to evaluate the clinical findings of bruxism and masseter muscle thickness in children aged 10-12 years using ultrasonography, and to assess the effects of night guard use on these parameters over time.
Eligibility
Min Age: 10 YearsMax Age: 12 Years
Inclusion Criteria4
- Children aged 10-12 years
- Diagnosis of bruxism based on parental report and clinical findings
- Willingness to participate
- Parental consent and child assent obtained
Exclusion Criteria6
- Missing posterior teeth causing unilateral chewing
- History of psychological disorders
- Neurological disorders or craniofacial abnormalities
- Use of medications affecting muscle activity
- Presence of skeletal malocclusions
- Ongoing orthodontic treatment
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Interventions
DEVICEOcclusal Splint (Night Guard)
Participants will receive a custom-made night guard and will be instructed to use it regularly during sleep.
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