There is no accurate diagnosis method for bruxism for now. Consequences of bruxism over teeth, muscles and articulation of the jaw are important. This study aims to develop a innovative tool in order to accurately rapidly diagnose bruxism in ambulatory evaluation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
7
Patients participating will put the BRUXENSE occlusal splint each night. During the night the device will collect data potentially related to bruxism. After each night the device will be cleaned with water and toothpaste and charged. This routine will be conducted over 10 consecutive nights.
Service de Consultations et de Traitements Dentaires, Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, France, France
Patient rate with successful use of BRUXENSE occlusal splint
The BRUXENSE occlusal splints correct use in real situation will be evaluated by measuring the percentage of subjects able to use this occlusal splints during 10 consecutive nights (6 hours minimum) without any pain or any discomfort. 10 nights is the necessary delay to record sufficient data to make a diagnosis.
Time frame: At day 10
Number of usable measurements
The quality of collected data will be determined by the number of measurements that can be used to make a diagnosis of bruxism after 10 consecutive nights
Time frame: At day 10
Satisfaction scale score
Subject satisfaction will be assessed thanks to a numeric scale going from 0 (not satisfied at all) to 10 (completely satisfied)
Time frame: At day 10
Proportion of patients diagnosed with bruxism
Proportion of patients diagnosed with bruxism according to the BRUXENSE occlusal splints after the analysis of the data collected during 10 days.
Time frame: At day 10
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