Improving TMJ treatment accuracy with a Dental Compass.
Official title: Improving TMJ Joint Positioning and Accuracy With Therapeutic Splint Fabrication Using a Dental Compass While Reducing Radiation Exposure: A Cohort Comparison
Run by Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic · NCT06619574 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new tool called the Dental Compass to see if it can create better mouth splints for people with jaw pain compared to regular methods, while also making treatment easier and safer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Dr. Dean Reeves Clinic Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Gainesville, Texas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 8, 2024 |
| Main results expected | June 1, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06619574 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing TMJ dysfunction and pain, with specific imaging criteria indicating joint positioning issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not experiencing TMJ dysfunction or those with significant life stressors or other health issues may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Dental Compass Articulator and its software in producing therapeutic splints for patients with Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMD). It compares the outcomes of patients treated with this technology against those receiving standard manual repositioning techniques. The study aims to reduce the number of dental visits, minimize radiation exposure from imaging, and enhance the accuracy of joint positioning through advanced software analysis. Participants will be monitored over a 4-6 month period to assess improvements in symptoms and treatment efficiency.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate and efficient treatment for patients suffering from TMD, reducing the need for multiple visits and imaging.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of advanced imaging and software in dental treatments is gaining traction, this specific approach using the Dental Compass is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria for prospective active participants: * TMJ dysfunction and pain * CBCT indicates a non-Gelb 4/7 position or \< 1.8 mm bone to bone interval between the mandibular condyle and mandibular fossa anteriorly or posteriorly. Exclusion Criteria: * Planning a move within 9 months. * Unwilling to provide two phone numbers and two email contacts. * Not willing to express a willingness to come in for 4-6 month follow up if they have marked improvement or improvement in symptoms. * Not living within 90-minute drive from clinic * Transportation not reliable * Involved in any other TMD study * Life threatening illness or major surgery planned * Other major life stress that might interfere with completing the study
Where it's running
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Skalff Dental Studio and Technologies 103 C West Broadway Street #3736
Gainesville, Texas, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Kenneth D Reeves, MD — K. Dean Reeves, M.D., P.A.
- Study coordinator: Kenneth D Reeves, MD
- Email: deanreevesMD@gmail.com
- Phone: 9139637750
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.