Trial Outcomes & Findings for Assessing a New Jaw Support Device During Third Molar Extractions (NCT NCT03975920)

NCT ID: NCT03975920

Last Updated: 2022-06-06

Results Overview

The primary outcome is the self-report of the occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline. All subjects were pain-free at baseline (i.e., pre-surgically) for TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report endorses at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline either or both of the following questions: 1. Pain in jaw when opening mouth wide or 2. Pain in temples, jaw joints or jaw muscles.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

180 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

1 Month

Results posted on

2022-06-06

Participant Flow

Participants were recruited at an academic institution, 2 clinics that are a part of a large group practice, and a clinic in the community between June 2019 and August 2020. The first participant was enrolled on June 25, 2019 and the last participant was enrolled on August 27, 2020.

A total of 180 participants were enrolled through consult and surgical appointments for removal of wisdom teeth. Nine (9) participants were not randomized due to change in anesthesia or were unable to complete their procedure prior to enrollment closure. 171 participants were randomized into the study; of those, 2 were removed from the study due to protocol deviations (determined did not meet inclusion criteria).

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
The study control is Usual Care (UC), which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
The study intervention for Experimental Care (EC) is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Overall Study
STARTED
84
87
Overall Study
1-Month Follow-up Survey
80
85
Overall Study
3-Month Follow-up Survey
78
84
Overall Study
6-Month Follow-up Survey
80
83
Overall Study
COMPLETED
80
83
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
4
4

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
The study control is Usual Care (UC), which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
The study intervention for Experimental Care (EC) is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Overall Study
Lost to Follow-up
1
2
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
1
Overall Study
Did not complete survey
2
1

Baseline Characteristics

Assessing a New Jaw Support Device During Third Molar Extractions

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=83 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=86 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Total
n=169 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
83 Participants
n=93 Participants
86 Participants
n=4 Participants
169 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Age, Customized
18-30 years
83 Participants
n=93 Participants
86 Participants
n=4 Participants
169 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
52 Participants
n=93 Participants
57 Participants
n=4 Participants
109 Participants
n=27 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
31 Participants
n=93 Participants
29 Participants
n=4 Participants
60 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
11 Participants
n=4 Participants
15 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
74 Participants
n=93 Participants
66 Participants
n=4 Participants
140 Participants
n=27 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
9 Participants
n=4 Participants
14 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 Participants
n=93 Participants
2 Participants
n=4 Participants
5 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
6 Participants
n=93 Participants
13 Participants
n=4 Participants
19 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=93 Participants
0 Participants
n=4 Participants
0 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
8 Participants
n=93 Participants
8 Participants
n=4 Participants
16 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
57 Participants
n=93 Participants
55 Participants
n=4 Participants
112 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
9 Participants
n=27 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
4 Participants
n=93 Participants
4 Participants
n=4 Participants
8 Participants
n=27 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
83 participants
n=93 Participants
86 participants
n=4 Participants
169 participants
n=27 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Month

The primary outcome is the self-report of the occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline. All subjects were pain-free at baseline (i.e., pre-surgically) for TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report endorses at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline either or both of the following questions: 1. Pain in jaw when opening mouth wide or 2. Pain in temples, jaw joints or jaw muscles.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=85 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
Pain reported at 1 month
26 Participants
32 Participants
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
No pain reported at 1 month
54 Participants
53 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Month

The primary outcome is the self-report of the occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline. All subjects were pain-free at baseline (i.e., pre-surgically) for TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report endorses at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline either or both of the following questions: 1. Pain in jaw when opening mouth wide or 2. Pain in temples, jaw joints or jaw muscles.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=78 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=84 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
Pain reported at 3 months
18 Participants
21 Participants
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
No pain reported at 3months
60 Participants
63 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Month

The primary outcome is the self-report of the occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline. All subjects were pain-free at baseline (i.e., pre-surgically) for TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report endorses at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline either or both of the following questions: 1. Pain in jaw when opening mouth wide or 2. Pain in temples, jaw joints or jaw muscles.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=83 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
Pain reported at 6 months
16 Participants
21 Participants
Occurrence of Pain at Follow-up With Wide Opening, or Pain in the Temple, Jaw Joint or Jaw Muscles.
No pain reported at 6 months
64 Participants
62 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Month

The occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline will be measured using the reliable and valid TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire. This subject self-report measure is comprised of 3 questions assessing the duration of TMD pain, presence of jaw pain or stiffness upon awakening, and activities that change TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline is positive for the presence of TMD pain per the TMD Pain Screener.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=79 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=83 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
Pain reported at 1 month
17 Participants
18 Participants
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
No pain reported at 1 month
62 Participants
65 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 months

The occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline will be measured using the reliable and valid TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire. This subject self-report measure is comprised of 3 questions assessing the duration of TMD pain, presence of jaw pain or stiffness upon awakening, and activities that change TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline is positive for the presence of TMD pain per the TMD Pain Screener.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=78 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=82 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
Pain reported at 3 months
7 Participants
8 Participants
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
No pain reported at 3 months
71 Participants
74 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

The occurrence of TMD pain post-baseline will be measured using the reliable and valid TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire. This subject self-report measure is comprised of 3 questions assessing the duration of TMD pain, presence of jaw pain or stiffness upon awakening, and activities that change TMD pain. TMD pain is deemed to have occurred if the subject's self report at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline is positive for the presence of TMD pain per the TMD Pain Screener.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=80 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
Pain reported at 6 months
6 Participants
5 Participants
Occurrence of Pain Related TMD at Follow-up Using the TMD Pain Screener Questionnaire.
No pain reported at 6 months
74 Participants
75 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Month

Subjects will compete at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline the reliable and valid Characteristic Pain Index (CPI) that measures pain intensity. It is comprised of 3 items assessed using numerical rating scales (0-10): current pain, worst pain and average pain. The final score is the average of these 3 items x 10. The CPI is part of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=85 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Intensity of Pain at Follow-up Using the Characteristic Pain Index (CPI).
8.2 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.8
10.2 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Months

Subjects will compete at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline the reliable and valid Characteristic Pain Index (CPI) that measures pain intensity. It is comprised of 3 items assessed using numerical rating scales (0-10): current pain, worst pain and average pain. The final score is the average of these 3 items x 10. The CPI is part of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=78 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=84 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Intensity of Pain at Follow-up Using the Characteristic Pain Index (CPI).
3.6 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.4
5.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Subjects will compete at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline the reliable and valid Characteristic Pain Index (CPI) that measures pain intensity. It is comprised of 3 items assessed using numerical rating scales (0-10): current pain, worst pain and average pain. The final score is the average of these 3 items x 10. The CPI is part of the Graded Chronic Pain Scale (GCPS).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=83 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Intensity of Pain at Follow-up Using the Characteristic Pain Index (CPI).
2.5 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.1
4.9 score on a scale
Standard Error 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Month

Population: The flow chart numbers for the overall study indicate participants' completion as reported for the primary outcome. The numbers represented here indicate that all participants randomized into the study did not complete all of the questions to calculate this secondary outcome measure.

TMJ noise is deemed to have occurred at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline if the subject's self report endorses the question: Have you had any clicking or popping in your jaw joints?

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=79 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=85 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
No TMJ noise reported at 1 month
74 Participants
73 Participants
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
TMJ noise reported at 1 month
5 Participants
12 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Months

Population: The flow chart numbers for the overall study indicate participants' completion as reported for the primary outcome. The numbers represented here indicate that all participants randomized into the study did not complete all of the questions to calculate this secondary outcome measure.

TMJ noise is deemed to have occurred at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline if the subject's self report endorses the question: Have you had any clicking or popping in your jaw joints?

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=77 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=82 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
TMJ noise reported at 3 months
9 Participants
12 Participants
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
No TMJ noise reported at 3 months
68 Participants
70 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Population: The flow chart numbers for the overall study indicate participants' completion as reported for the primary outcome. The numbers represented here indicate that all participants randomized into the study did not complete all of the questions to calculate this secondary outcome measure.

TMJ noise is deemed to have occurred at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline if the subject's self report endorses the question: Have you had any clicking or popping in your jaw joints?

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=79 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=83 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
TMJ noise reported at 6 months
12 Participants
15 Participants
Occurrence of TMJ Noise at Follow-up Using Self Report.
No TMJ noise reported at 6 months
67 Participants
68 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 1 Month

Subjects will report any change in jaw pain at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline using this question: How would you describe the change (if any) in your jaw pain since it started? The response options are: Much Worse (1), Slightly Worse(2), No Change(3), Slightly Better(4) or Much Better(5).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=85 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much better; self-report
19 Participants
16 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly better; self-report
4 Participants
7 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No change in jaw pain from baseline; self-report
2 Participants
7 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly worse; self-report
0 Participants
1 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much worse; self-report
1 Participants
1 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No jaw pain reported
54 Participants
53 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 3 Months

Subjects will report any change in jaw pain at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline using this question: How would you describe the change (if any) in your jaw pain since it started? The response options are: Much Worse (1), Slightly Worse(2), No Change(3), Slightly Better(4) or Much Better(5).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=77 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=84 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much better; self-report
8 Participants
9 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly better; self-report
3 Participants
4 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No change in jaw pain from baseline; self-report
5 Participants
5 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly worse; self-report
1 Participants
2 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much worse; self-report
0 Participants
1 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No pain reported
60 Participants
63 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 6 Months

Subjects will report any change in jaw pain at 1, 3 or 6 months post-baseline using this question: How would you describe the change (if any) in your jaw pain since it started? The response options are: Much Worse (1), Slightly Worse(2), No Change(3), Slightly Better(4) or Much Better(5).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Usual Care (UC)
n=80 Participants
The study control is UC, which involves the dental assistant supporting the jaw during the extractions with concurrent use of a bite block.
Experimental Care (EC)
n=83 Participants
The study intervention for EC is use of the Restful Jaw version 2 (RJ2) device, which supports the jaw during the extractions, with concurrent use of a bite block. The Restful Jaw Device: The Restful Jaw Device is used to support the jaw during dental procedures including surgical removal of 3rd molars (wisdom teeth) with sedation. The device is designed to counter the downward forces placed on the mandible by clinicians during dental procedures and prevent jaw hyperextension (opening too wide) while providing a secure, stable jaw position. When 3rd molar teeth are surgically removed with sedation, a dental assistant stands behind the dental chair and supports the patient's jaw with both hands under the patient's jaw. This device replicates the dental assistant in holding the jaw during dental procedures.
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much better; self-report
7 Participants
8 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly better; self-report
0 Participants
4 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No change in jaw pain from baseline; self-report
8 Participants
8 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline slightly worse; self-report
1 Participants
1 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
Change in jaw pain from baseline much worse; self-report
0 Participants
0 Participants
Change in Jaw Pain at Follow-up Using Self-report.
No pain reported
64 Participants
62 Participants

Adverse Events

Usual Care (UC)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Experimental Care (EC)

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Eric Schiffman

The Restful Jaw Company, LLC

Phone: (651)338-3344

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place