Dynasplint Trismus System – pro
The Dynasplint® Trismus System is designede to address restoring physical function for patients suffering from joint stiffness and limited range of motion in the muscles of mastication and the temporomandibular region. This sytem si based on the work that suggests that eight or more continuous hours of controlled dynamic tension on the connective tissue create a biomechanical creep or physiological remodeling of the tissue. Gradual opening of the tissue in this manner virtually eliminates the risk of fiber tearing and tissue weakening; the tissue is thus restored to its permanent normal elongated length. T
here a number of case series and reports that suggest effectiveness but no randomized or cohort studies. There is now an ongoing study to evaluate this modality: Dynasplint Therapy for Trismus in Head and Neck Cancer (HNO 0602), NCT00507208 This trial is a single-institution, randomized study to evaluate the effectiveness of the Dynasplint Trismus System (DTS) for patients with trismus. Improvement of mouth opening and quality of life of participants using DTS will be compared to improvement of mouth opening and quality of life of participants using standard therapy. Standard therapy will be the use of tongue depressors. Crossover from standard therapy to DTS will be implemented if at three months there is no improvement in mouth opening when using tongue depressors.
Shulman D, Shipman B, Willis FB “Treating Trismus with Dynamic Splinting: a Cohort, Case Series” Advances in Therapy. 2008January; 25(1):9-16
Shulman D, Shipman B, Willis FB “Treating Trismus with Dynamic Splinting: a Cohort, Case Series” Advances in Therapy. 2008January; 25(1):9-16