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Sleep bruxism associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children

Natália Maria Ribeiro Ferreira1, Jarbas Francisco Fernandes Dos Santos, Mateus Bertolini Fernandes dos Santos

  • 1School of Dentistry, University of Taubaté , Brazil.

Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
|December 31, 2015
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This study found a significant association between sleep bruxism (SB) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in preschoolers. These common childhood conditions, SB and OSAS, frequently co-occur and warrant further investigation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Child Health Research

Background:

  • Sleep bruxism (SB) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) are prevalent in children and can lead to various health issues.
  • Understanding the relationship between SB and OSAS is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in Brazilian preschoolers.
  • To investigate the potential association between these two sleep-related conditions in children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 496 preschoolers in Taubaté, Brazil.
  • Diagnoses of SB and OSAS were established through clinical examinations and parental questionnaires.
  • Statistical analyses, including ANOVA and Chi-square tests, were employed to assess associations.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence rates were 25.6% for SB and 4.83% for OSAS, with 2.82% presenting both conditions.
  • A statistically significant association was observed between SB and OSAS (P<0.001).
  • No significant association was found between the presence of SB or OSAS and children's gender or age.

Conclusions:

  • Sleep bruxism is significantly associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in the studied preschool population.
  • The findings highlight the importance of considering co-occurrence of SB and OSAS in pediatric health assessments.
Abstract

Keywords:
ChildrenObstructive sleep apnea syndromeParafunctionParasomniaSleep bruxism

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