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Correlation between Parental-Reported Tooth Grinding and Sleep Disorders: Investigation in a Cohort of 741
M Segù1, M Pollis2, A Santagostini1
1School of Dentistry, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy.
Pain Research & Management
|August 18, 2020
Summary
Parental reports indicate a weak correlation between children's sleep bruxism (tooth grinding) and various sleep disturbances, including bedtime issues and night awakenings. Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine
- Child Psychology
- Dental Sleep Medicine
Background:
- Sleep bruxism (SB) in children is suspected to be linked with sleep disorders.
- These connections may impact children's sleep quality and overall quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between sleep bruxism and various sleep disorders in a large cohort of school-aged children.
- To assess the relationship between parental-reported tooth grinding and specific sleep disturbance components.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 741 children aged 8-12 years.
- Parents completed the Sleep Disturbance Scale for Children (SDSC), including an item on tooth grinding.
- Correlation analysis was conducted between tooth grinding reports and SDSC components.
Main Results:
- Parental-reported tooth grinding showed a significant, albeit weak, correlation with several sleep disorders.
- These included bedtime problems, night awakenings, nocturnal symptoms, and morning symptoms.
- Correlation coefficients ranged from 0.092 to 0.234.
Conclusions:
- Parental reports suggest a weak association between childhood sleep bruxism and specific sleep issues.
- These include problems with bedtime, nighttime awakenings, and nocturnal/morning symptoms.
- Further research comparing parental reports with objective sleep measures is recommended.
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