Relationship between bruxism and smartphone overuse in young adults.

Authors :: Tinastepe N
Iscan I
Source :: Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice [Cranio] 2024 Jan; Vol. 42 (1), pp. 55-62. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 31.
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the possible relationship between bruxism and smartphone overuse and assess the potential role of anxiety and depression in this relationship. The null hypothesis was that there was no significant difference between sleep bruxism (SB) and/or awake bruxism (AB) and non-bruxers in the level of smartphone overuse, anxiety, and depression.<br />Methods: In total, 167 dental students were included in this study. They were evaluated using the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) criteria, Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). T-test and chi-square test were used to compare the means and percentages between groups.<br />Results: A higher percentage of sleep bruxers were high smartphone users (60.3%) compared to non-SBs (44.2%). The frequencies of high smartphone users among participants with high anxiety and depression were higher than those with low anxiety and depression.<br />Conclusion: SB and high smartphone use were positively associated.