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Association between possible sleep bruxism and sleep characteristics in children

Júnia Maria Serra-Negra1, Mariana Batista Ribeiro1, Ivana Meyer Prado1

  • 1a Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics , Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais , Belo Horizonte , Brazil.

Cranio : the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice
|October 4, 2016
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Possible sleep bruxism in children is linked to hereditary factors, muscle pain, and snoring. These symptoms indicate a higher probability of sleep bruxism in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Sleep bruxism is a common condition in children with potential links to various health issues.
  • Understanding the contributing factors to pediatric sleep bruxism is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between possible sleep bruxism and specific sleep characteristics in children.
  • To identify potential risk factors and hereditary components of sleep bruxism in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 111 children whose parents completed a pre-tested questionnaire.
  • Diagnosis of possible sleep bruxism followed the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) criteria.
  • Statistical analysis included Chi-square and logistic multinomial regression tests.

Main Results:

  • Children experiencing muscle pain in the mouth region showed a significantly higher probability of sleep bruxism (OR = 19.70).
  • Snoring was also strongly associated with an increased likelihood of sleep bruxism (OR = 8.25).
  • Parental history of possible sleep bruxism emerged as a significant predictor in the final logistic model.

Conclusions:

  • Possible sleep bruxism in children appears to have a hereditary component.
  • Muscle pain, snoring, and mouth breathing are identified as key indicators associated with pediatric sleep bruxism.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childrendentistryepidemiologyheredityparafunctionparasomniasleep bruxismsleep disorders

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