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Reported bruxism and stress experience.

J Ahlberg1, M Rantala, A Savolainen

  • 1Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. jari.ahlberg@yle.fi

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|November 28, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Perceived bruxism, or teeth grinding, is significantly linked to severe stress and being female. Frequent bruxers also utilized more occupational health and dental services.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Psychosomatic Medicine

Background:

  • Bruxism is a common condition, often linked to psychological factors.
  • Understanding its associations in a general working population is crucial for preventative strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between perceived bruxism and stress, demographics, work role, and healthcare utilization.
  • To identify risk factors for bruxism in a non-patient, multiprofessional workforce.

Main Methods:

  • A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 1784 employees (age 30-55).
  • Data collected included demographics, perceived bruxism, stress levels, and occupational health/dental visits.
  • Logistic regression analysis was employed to determine significant associations.

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Main Results:

  • Bruxism was significantly more frequent in women and associated with severe stress experiences (OR=5.00).
  • Increased occupational health and dental visits correlated with frequent bruxism.
  • Older age and administrative roles showed a slight negative association with bruxism.

Conclusions:

  • Perceived bruxism may serve as an indicator of underlying stress in a typical work environment.
  • Targeted interventions for stress management could potentially mitigate bruxism prevalence.