Exploring the Relationship Between Occlusion and Degenerative TMJ Disorders: A Comparative Clinical Study

Participants receive individualized occlusal therapy involving occlusal splint use and bite correction (if needed). The treatment is applied continuously over a 6-month period. Monthly follow-up visits are conducted to monitor symptoms, adjust therapy, and evaluate radiographic changes in the TMJ.

Participants undergo a 6-month conventional management program including pain medication (NSAIDs), physical therapy (jaw exercises, hot/cold therapy), and lifestyle guidance (diet modifications, stress reduction). Monthly clinical evaluations assess functional improvement and symptom reduction.

Participants receive standard pharmacological management for TMJ disorders (e.g., NSAIDs or analgesics) with no occlusal or physical therapy interventions. Follow-up assessments occur monthly for 6 months to monitor symptom progression and response to minimal intervention.