CHAIN1 : Dental Wear and Musculoskeletal Disorders - Association?

University of Liege

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Tooth Wear; Musculoskeletal Disorder

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Tooth Wear and Musculoskeletal Disorders evaluation

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT04059432

CH001

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full description

This study is based on questionnaires and clinical examination performed by a dentist.

Enrollment: 385 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 80 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Between 18 and 80 years old
• Have the mental abilities to participate in study
• Understand the language of the survey (French)
• Sign free and informed consent

Exclusion criteria

• Consult for a painful dental emergency
• Do not have at least 8 teeth per maxilla, with natural dental tissues in contact with the antagonistic teeth
• Being in the process of an orthodontic treatment
• Wear of a bimaxillary orthognathic nightguard