Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between autonomic nervous system activity and tonus, stiffness and elasticity of temporalis and masseter muscles in individuals with bruxism and to compare them with healthy controls.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with bruxism between the ages of 18-65, * A history of bruxism for at least 6 months, * Individuals with masseter muscle pain ≥4 at rest and during mastication * Control group: Healthy individuals aged 18-65 years Exclusion Criteria: * Masseter botox application in the last 6 months, * With regular use of analgesics and anti-inflammatories affecting the OSS, * Smokes 20 or more cigarettes daily, * With regular alcohol use of 1-2 glasses per day, * Daily coffee consumption of 6 cups or more, * Cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous system diseases, * Presence of infection or tumoural structures within intraoral structures, * Multiple ear piercings, * With TMJ disc displacement and joint degeneration, * Cervical or TMJ fracture, systemic disease, musculoskeletal problem with evidence of specific pathological condition, * Any surgical operation related to cervical or TMJ problem, * Less than 6 months of cervical or TMJ-related physiotherapy and reh