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Evaluation of Masseter and Anterior Temporalis Muscles Activity After Using Different Methods to Locate Centric Relation in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Cross-Over Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Leaf Gauge, Lucia Jig, and 1 other intervention for Centric Occlusion - Centric Relation Discrepancy (Disorder). Completed, enrolled 25 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Statement of the Problem: To create optimum maxillomandibular relationships, ease discomfort, and restore function, occlusal devices are used, therefore, these devices are of great importance in the field of prosthodontics. Literature is scarce regarding the effect of various methods used in locating centric relation on muscle activity, in addition to which method is most accepted by the patients for whom centric relation is being located. Null hypothesis: There will be no difference in Masseter and Anterior Temporalis muscles activity and patient satisfaction after using the Leaf Gauge, The Lucia Jig and the Kois Deprogrammer.
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Interventions
Occlusal device used to locate centric relation of the jaws
Occlusal device used to locate centric relation of the jaws
Occlusal device used to locate centric relation of the jaws and deprogram jaw muscles