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The prevalence of sleep bruxism and associated factors in children: a report by parents.

Authors :
Clementino MA
Siqueira MB
Serra-Negra JM
Paiva SM
Granville-Garcia AF
Source :
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry [Eur Arch Paediatr Dent] 2017 Dec; Vol. 18 (6), pp. 399-404. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Oct 26.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of sleep bruxism and associated factors among children aged 3-12 years as reported by parents via a questionnaire.<br />Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 148 parents/caregivers of children aged 3-12 years treated at paediatric dentistry clinics. Parents/caregivers answered a questionnaire in the waiting room. Information on the gender and age of the child, age of parent/caregiver, meaning of bruxism and child's sleep (type of sleep, if he/she slept alone, hours of sleep per night and if nocturnal bruxism could affect his/her health) were collected. Descriptive statistics were performed and Poisson regression with robust variance was employed (p < 0.05).<br />Results: The prevalence of sleep bruxism was 32.4%. Most parents (64.2%) did not know the meaning of bruxism. In the final Poisson regression model, child's gender (PR 1.32; 95% CI 1.06-1.66) and restless sleep (PR 1.39; 95% CI 1.12-1.72) were significantly associated with sleep bruxism.<br />Conclusion: The prevalence of sleep bruxism was high and was associated with gender and having restless sleep. Most parents/guardians did not know the meaning of bruxism.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1996-9805
Volume :
18
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29075962
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-017-0312-x