The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of a home exercise program on individuals with temporomandibular joint disc displacement with reduction. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomly divided into 2 groups. The first group, called the study group, will receive a home exercise program and patient education. The second group, called the control group, will receive only patient education. Participants will be assessed at baseline and again after a four-week home exercise program.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
The study group will be given exercises that include temporomandibular joint and neck as a home exercise program.
Information about the disease and symptoms, chewing recommendations, dietary changes, parafunctional habits, activities to avoid, posture training
Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
Range of motion
Range of motion of temporomandibular joint
Time frame: an average one month
Numeric Pain scale
Pain severity assessment
Time frame: an average one month
Mandibular Function Impairment Questionnaire
Assessment of mandibular function
Time frame: an average one month
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