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N/A N=14 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Study of a New Technique to Improve the Symptoms of Orofacial Discomfort in Patients With Peripheral Facial Paralysis

Peripheral Nerve Facial Nerve Paralysis · Facial Nerve Diseases · Orofacial Pain

Enrolled (actual)
14
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2018
Primary outcome: Primary: The Visual Analog Scale for Pain Was Used to Grade Discomfort in Chewing After the Installation of Facial Paralysis. Level Zero is the Lack of Discomfort and 10 is the Maximum Degree of Discomfort. — 5.6; 6.1 units on a scale — p=0.524

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
occlusal adjustment. (Procedure); Visual analog scale. (Behavioral)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Federal University of São Paulo
Primary completion
Mar 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
The Visual Analog Scale for Pain Was Used to Grade Discomfort in Chewing After the Installation of Facial Paralysis. Level Zero is the Lack of Discomfort and 10 is the Maximum Degree of Discomfort.
5.6; 6.1 0.524
PRIMARY
Brand Carbon Count on Gnathostats Models
9.6; 14.6 <0.001 sig
SECONDARY
Visual Analog Scale
5.4; 3.0 0.002 sig

Summary

* The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of Neuro Occlusal Rehabilitation (RNO) in patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) disease, noting the decrease in symptoms of masticatory dysfunction. * According to Carvalho (2009) patients with PFP have chronic unilateral masticatory preference. Santos et al. (2009) in the same year noted that these conditions can lead to problems with temporomandibular disorder. * Hypothesis- known that performing occlusal adjustment in these patients with chronic PFP, ensuring a maximum of dental contacts and a final stop of the masticatory cycle stable, providing a balanced occlusion. * dental cleaning was performed in two groups for the blind study * visual analog scale -To assess the quality of the oral functions of these patients, the investigators applied the visual analog scale(VAS) and statistically evaluated the degree of satisfaction regarding the functions of oro facial in relation to mastication and temporomandibular dysfunction. * gnathostatic models were made in the treatment group in the first and last query. * occlusal adjustment in treatment group.In the group treated occlusal adjustment was made in the teeth and applied a new (VAS) before and after treatment. The RNO, is defined as a part of medicine that operates in stomatology occlusal plane as a guide to a harmonious development of the face, chewing facilitating bilateral and alternating. (Planas, 1997). It works through selective grinding on the occlusal platform, providing an increased number of dental contacts.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • patients with PFP over six months of treatment
  • indentations
  • carrier fixed partial dentures and removable drives and/or dental implants
  • palsy classified as Grade III according to House and Brackmann scale

Exclusion Criteria

  • patients who already had other diseases in the region of the jaws before facial paralysis
  • is toothless from installing, using or not dentures
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01327157). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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