Childhood bruxism: Related factors and impact on oral health-related quality of life

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess childhood bruxism relating associated factors and the bruxism's impact on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). A case‐control study was performed with 3‐ to 6‐year‐old children obtained from public preschools in Brazil. The case and control groups ha...

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Published in:Special care in dentistry 2016-01, Vol.36 (1), p.7-12
Main Authors: Antunes, Lívia Azeredo Alves, Castilho, Thuanny, Marinho, Marcello, Fraga, Renato Silva, Antunes, Leonardo Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazil - epidemiology
bruxism
Bruxism - complications
Bruxism - epidemiology
Case-Control Studies
Child
Child, Preschool
Children with disabilities
Dental Care for Children
Dental caries
Dentistry
Female
Humans
Male
Oral Health
Psychometrics
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
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Summary:ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess childhood bruxism relating associated factors and the bruxism's impact on oral health‐related quality of life (OHRQoL). A case‐control study was performed with 3‐ to 6‐year‐old children obtained from public preschools in Brazil. The case and control groups had 21 and 40 children, respectively. Associations between bruxism and respiratory problems (p = 0.04, OR: 0.33, CI: 0.09 to 1.14), dental wear (p < 0.01, OR: 0.01, CI: 0.00 to 0.05), malocclusion (p < 0.01, OR: 0.06, CI: 0.01 to 0.35), and dental caries (p = 0.02, OR: 0.22, CI: 0.04 to 1.04) were observed. The OHRQoL overall mean score and subscales were relatively low independent of the evaluated group (p > 0.05). The association between presence and absence of impact with bruxism or other variables showed no statistical relationship (p > 0.05). It could be concluded that childhood bruxism is related to respiratory problems, dental wear, dental caries, and malocclusion. Despite being a topic that demands special care in dentistry, bruxism does not significantly affect the OHRQoL.
ISSN:0275-1879
1754-4505
DOI:10.1111/scd.12140