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Psychosomatic oral manifestations among pediatric patients: A cross sectional observational study
Monika Singh1, Rajendran Ganesh2, Nikhil Kumar3
1Department of Dentistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract:
Psychosomatic oral manifestations in children are often overlooked, despite their strong association with underlying psychological stress and anxiety. This cross-sectional study evaluated 100 pediatric patients aged 6-16 years to determine the prevalence and pattern of stress-related oral conditions. Findings showed that 68% exhibited at least one psychosomatic oral manifestation, with significantly higher rates among children with moderate and high anxiety scores. Common findings included bruxism, aphthous ulcers, parafunctional habits, temporomandibular disorders and psychogenic pain, all strongly linked to elevated stress levels. This study advances existing knowledge by highlighting the need for integrated psychological screening in pediatric dentistry to improve early detection and management of psychosomatic oral conditions.
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