Comparison of the Effects of Classical Massage and Conventional Treatment Methods in Phone Addicted Bruxist Patients

Summary

Bruxism, defined as the involuntary clenching or grinding of teeth during sleep or wakefulness, is a common condition with multifactorial etiology. It can lead to various complications including temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain, masticatory muscle hypertrophy, dental wear, headaches, and postural dysfunction. Although its underlying causes remain unclear, stress, poor sleep quality, postural problems, and excessive smartphone use have been identified as potential contributing factors.

Recent studies suggest a significant relationship between bruxism and psychological as well as behavioral variables such as stress levels, screen time, and physical inactivity. University students, due to academic pressure and lifestyle habits, may be particularly vulnerable.

This study aims to investigate the relationship between bruxism and smartphone addiction, sleep quality, and perceived stress among associate degree students at Bartın University. By identifying these associations, the study seeks to contribute to preventive strategies and promote awareness of bruxism-related risk factors in young adults.

Conditions

• Bruxism
• Physiotherapy
• Orafacial Pain

Interventions

OTHER

manual therapy

Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated following the acquisition of written informed consent. Treatment will be administered with participants in the supine position. Initially, soft tissue mobilization will be applied to the cervical extensor muscle group, followed by gentle cervical vertebral traction. Subsequently, a classical facial massage will be performed. The massage will include the suprahyoid muscles and the medial pterygoid. Intramuscular stretching and friction massage techniques will be applied to the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles. Each session will last approximately 40 minutes and will be conducted over a total of 10 sessions."

OTHER

Conventional Therapy

Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be evaluated after providing written informed consent. Treatment will be administered with participants in the supine position. Protective goggles will be placed on the participants' eyes prior to the infrared therapy application. Following 20 minutes of infrared treatment, ultrasound (1 MHz) will be applied to the masseter muscle using the full-contact method for 3 minutes. Finally, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) will be applied to the masseter and anterior temporalis muscles for 15 to 20 minutes. Each session will last approximately 40 minutes and will be conducted over a total of 10 sessions.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

  collaborator OTHER

• Bartın Unıversity

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

27 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-04-01

Primary Completion

2025-06-04

Completion

2025-09-01

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)