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[Epidemic investigation on 3 to 6 years children's bruxism in Shanghai.]
Yu-qin Chen1, Hui-juan Cheng, Chun-hua Yu
1Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology,Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Insights
This study found a high prevalence of bruxism (teeth grinding) in Shanghai children aged 3-6 years. Early diagnosis and treatment are recommended for this common childhood condition.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Child Health
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common condition in children.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing childhood bruxism.
Purpose:
- To analyze the prevalence of bruxism in children aged 3 to 6 years in Shanghai.
- To identify potential risk factors, such as gender and heredity, associated with childhood bruxism.
- To inform early diagnosis and treatment strategies for pediatric bruxism.
Summary:
- A survey of 779 parents revealed a 38.4% prevalence of bruxism in Shanghai children aged 3-6.
- No significant gender difference was observed in bruxism prevalence.
- A statistically significant hereditary difference was noted between children with and without bruxism (P<0.01).
Impact:
- Highlights the significant public health concern of childhood bruxism in Shanghai.
- Emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to focus on early detection and management of pediatric bruxism.
- Provides data supporting the role of genetics in the development of childhood bruxism.
Purpose:
The present investigation analyzed the states of children bruxism in Shanghai, aiming for early diagnosis and early treatments.
Methods:
The investigation was conducted through questionnaising 779 3-to-6-years-old children's parents. The data were processed using Chi square test.
Results:
(1)The prevalence of children bruxism in Shanghai was about 38.4%; (2)151 males (40.6%) and 148 females (36.4%) had bruxism, which indicated no statistic difference in two genders(X2=1.47, P>0.05);(3)There seemed to exist hereditary difference between children with or without bruxism(X2=102.98, P<0.01).
Conclusion:
There is a high bruxism prevalence among children aged from 3 to 6 years in Shanghai, which should be concerned about by the healthy care workers in order to make early diagnosis and treatment.