Maitland Mobilization Versus Therapeutic Ultrasound on Trismus Following Third Molar Surgery

This study aims to compare the effect of Maitland mobilization and therapeutic ultrasound on trismus (limited mouth opening) following third molar (wisdom tooth) surgery. Participants who experience limited mouth opening after third molar surgery will receive one of two treatment methods: Maitland joint mobilization or therapeutic ultrasound. These treatments are commonly used in physical therapy to improve jaw movement and reduce stiffness. The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment is more effective in improving mouth opening and reducing symptoms after surgery. Participation is voluntary, and all collected information will be kept confidential and used only for research purposes.

NCT Number	NCT07575100
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	Postoperative Trismus
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-05-10
Primary Completion	2026-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-20