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Bruxism in children with nasal obstruction
Tais H Grechi1, Luciana V V Trawitzki, Claudia M de Felício
1Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Avenida Bandeirantes 3900, 14096-900 Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. thgrechi@hotmail.com
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|February 1, 2008
Summary
Children with nasal obstruction frequently exhibit bruxism (tooth grinding or clenching) and harmful oral habits like biting. This study highlights a significant link between nasal obstruction and these conditions in children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral Health
Background:
- Bruxism, characterized by tooth grinding or clenching, affects all ages and genders, sometimes linked to other oral habits.
- Nasal obstruction is a common condition in children that may influence oral behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of bruxism in children experiencing nasal obstruction.
- To identify potential associations between bruxism and other factors in this population.
Main Methods:
- A study involving sixty children with nasal obstruction from an Otorhinolaryngology clinic.
- Data collection through questionnaires for guardians and orofacial evaluations.
- Participants were categorized into groups with and without bruxism based on reported symptoms and clinical evidence of tooth wear.
Main Results:
- Bruxism was present in a majority of the studied children (65.22%).
- No significant differences were observed regarding gender, dentition stage, hearing issues, malocclusion severity, or child behavior between groups.
- Bruxism and deleterious oral habits (object, lip, and nail biting) were significantly more prevalent in children with nasal obstruction.
Conclusions:
- Children with nasal obstruction show a higher incidence of bruxism and detrimental oral habits.
- The absence of suction habits was noted alongside the presence of biting behaviors in children with nasal obstruction.
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