Goals
It was tested in a pilot study whether the positive results of FFT, which were targeted in the treatment for craniomandibular and cervical dysfunction, could also be valid for Bruxismus patients
Test Persons and Methods
Inspired by the far-reaching positive experiences with the Face Former Therapy for CMD, a pilot study was developed for the treatment of Bruxismus patients. Scientific initiators were ISST – the Center for Rehabilitation and the Department of Orthodontics at Frankfurt University. The partaking patients judged their pain and the nightly Bruxismus along with any changes using the Multi-Lickert Scale (one to five). Additionally, the personal opinion of the spouse, who could rate (proxy rating) the frequency and intensity of the nightly Bruxismus based on the Lickert Scale, was recorded. The study contained 12 patients (five women, seven men, average age of 44.3 years) with severe Bruxismus. Every patient was treated for eight weeks with the Face Former Therapy. The patients complained about pain, which occurred due to TMJ and associated mandibular musculature as well as in the cervical muscles. Three patients suffered extensively from immense tension headaches. All patients were diagnosed with TMJ noise (grinding, clicking).