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Teeth grinding.

Sue Buckley1

  • 1The Down Syndrome Educational Trust, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. sue.buckley@downsed.org

Down'S Syndrome, Research and Practice : the Journal of the Sarah Duffen Centre
|August 19, 2007
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Children with Down syndrome do not grind their teeth more often than other children. Teeth grinding prevalence decreases with age in these children, offering reassurance to families and educators.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Genetics
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, is a common concern in children.
  • Previous research has not conclusively determined if bruxism is more prevalent in children with Down syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of teeth grinding in children with Down syndrome compared to typically developing children.
  • To examine the association between age and teeth grinding in children with Down syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study comparing bruxism frequency in children with and without Down syndrome.
  • Data collected through parental questionnaires and clinical observations.
  • Statistical analysis to compare prevalence rates and age-related trends.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in the prevalence of teeth grinding between children with Down syndrome and control groups.
  • A notable decrease in teeth grinding frequency was observed with increasing age in children with Down syndrome.
  • Bruxism was identified as a manageable issue, not significantly elevated in the Down syndrome population.

Conclusions:

  • Teeth grinding is not more common in children with Down syndrome than in other children.
  • The prevalence of teeth grinding diminishes with age in children with Down syndrome.
  • These findings provide reassurance regarding bruxism in children with Down syndrome.