Restablecimiento de guía anterior con restauraciones adhesivas / Reestablishing of anterior guidance with adhesive restorations

La estética ha llegado a formar una parte muy importante en la odontología actual. Sin embargo, no debemos sobreponer las necesidades estéticas sobre las necesidades funcionales. La pérdida de estructura dental asociada a bruxismo puede ser considerada patológica cuando compromete la guía anterior, la cual es la influencia en los movimientos mandibulares que proveen las superficies contactantes de los dientes maxilares anteriores con los mandibulares anteriores y evita contactos excéntricos dañinos en los dientes posteriores. El objetivo de este reporte de caso es presentar una alternativa conservadora para restablecer tanto la estética como la funcionalidad de una paciente de 34 años de edad que acudió a la Clínica de Prostodoncia de la Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara en busca de rehabilitación estética de dientes anteriores. Una vez realizada su evaluación inicial se llegó al diagnóstico de pérdida de guía anterior por desgaste patológico asociado a bruxismo. El tratamiento incluyó tratamientos de conductos, remoción de caries y restauraciones mal ajustadas, coronas y carillas para restablecer la guía anterior. Se cumplieron con las expectativas estéticas que tenía la paciente al igual que con las necesidades funcionales que fueron objetivo desde el inicio, logrando un restablecimiento de la guía anterior de manera conservadora (AU)

Esthetics has become a very important part of dentistry today. However, we should not superimpose esthetic needs over functional needs. The loss of tooth structure associated with bruxism can be considered pathologic when it compromises the anterior guidance, which is the influence on mandibular movements that provides the contacting surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth with the mandibular anterior teeth and avoids damaging eccentric contacts in the posterior teeth. The aim of this case report is to present a conservative way to restore both esthetics and function in a 34-year-old patient who came to the Prosthodontics Clinic of the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in search of an esthetic appearance of her anterior teeth. After her initial evaluation, a diagnosis of anterior guide loss due to pathological wear associated with bruxism was made. Treatment included root canal treatment, removal of caries, and ill-fitting restorations, crowns, and veneers to reestablish the anterior guidance. The aesthetic expectations of the patient have met as well as the functional needs that were aimed from the beginning, achieving a conservative reestablishment of the anterior guidance system (AU)

Comportamiento Mecánico de un Premolar Humano Sano Sometido a Fuerzas Funcionales y Disfuncionales en un MEF / Mechanical Behavior of a Healthy Human Premolar Subjected to Functional and Dysfunctional Forces in a FEM

El propósito de este estudio fue analizar el comportamiento mecánico de la estructura dental sana de un primer premolar inferior humano sometido a fuerzas funcionales y disfuncionales en diferentes direcciones. Se buscó comprender, bajo las variables contempladas, las zonas de concentración de esfuerzos que conllevan al daño estructural de sus constituyentes y tejidos adyacentes. Se realizó el modelo 3D de la reconstrucción de un archivo TAC de un primer premolar inferior, que incluyó esmalte, dentina, ligamento periodontal y hueso alveolar considerando tres variables: dirección, magnitud y área de la fuerza aplicada. La dirección fue dirigida en tres vectores (vertical, tangencial y horizontal) bajo cuatro magnitudes, una funcional de 35 N y tres disfuncionales de 170, 310 y 445 N, aplicadas sobre un área de la cara oclusal y/o vestibular del premolar que involucró tres contactos estabilizadores (A, B y C) y dos paradores de cierre. Los resultados obtenidos explican el fenómeno de combinar tres vectores, cuatro magnitudes y un área de aplicación de la fuerza, donde los valores de esfuerzo efectivo equivalente Von Mises muestran valores máximos a partir de los 60 MPa. Los valores de tensión máximos se localizan, bajo la carga horizontal a 170 N y en el proceso masticatorio en la zona cervical, cuando la fuerza pasa del 60 %. Sobre la base de los hallazgos de este estudio, se puede concluir que la reacción de los tejidos a fuerzas funcionales y disfuncionales varía de acuerdo con la magnitud, dirección y área de aplicación de la fuerza. Los valores de tensión resultan ser más altos bajo la aplicación de fuerzas disfuncionales tanto en magnitud como en dirección, produciendo esfuerzos tensiles significativos para la estructura dental y periodontal cervical, mientras que, bajo las cargas funcionales aplicadas en cualquier dirección, no se generan esfuerzos lesivos. Esto supone el reconocimiento del poder de detrimento estructural del diente y periodonto frente al bruxismo céntrico y excéntrico.

SUMMARY: The purpose of this study was to analyze the mechanical behavior of the healthy dental structure of a human mandibular first premolar subjected to functional and dysfunctional forces in different directions. It was sought to understand, under the contemplated variables, the areas of stress concentration that lead to structural damage of its constituents and adjacent tissues. The 3D model of the reconstruction of a CT file of a lower first premolar was made, which included enamel, dentin, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone considering three variables: direction, magnitude and area of the applied force. The direction was directed in three vectors (vertical, tangential and horizontal) under four magnitudes, one functional of 35 N and three dysfunctional of 170, 310 and 445 N, applied to an area of the occlusal and/or buccal face of the premolar that involved three stabilizing contacts (A, B and C) and two closing stops. The results obtained explain the phenomenon of combining three vectors, four magnitudes and an area of force application, where the values of effective equivalent Von Mises stress show maximum values from 60 MPa. The maximum tension values are located under the horizontal load at 170 N and in the masticatory process in the cervical area, when the force exceeds 60%. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the reaction of tissues to functional and dysfunctional forces varies according to the magnitude, direction, and area of application of the force. The stress values turn out to be higher under the application of dysfunctional forces both in magnitude and in direction, producing significant tensile stresses for the dental and cervical periodontal structure, while under functional loads applied in any direction, no damaging stresses are generated. This supposes the recognition of the power of structural detriment of the tooth and periodontium against centric and eccentric bruxism.

Prevalence and severity of tooth wear and risk factors among young adults in Southern Brazil / Prevalência e gravidade do desgaste dentário e fatores de risco entre adultos jovens no sul do Brasil

Introduction: In studies on the prevalence of tooth wear, few publications related to young adults are found. Ob-jectives: To explore the associations of behavioral, me-dical, and socio-demographic variables with prevalence and severity of tooth wear of the whole dentition, in a sample of young adults, using a modified version of the Tooth Wear Index (TWI). Methods: Sample consisted of 116 university dental students with an average age of 23 years, who answered a questionnaire related to sociode-mographic variables, self-perception and health behaviors. In addition, individuals underwent a clinical evaluation of tooth wear by one trained examiner using the TWI modified by Smith and Knight. Logistic regression was carried out at individual level. Results: A total of 9,906 dental surfaces in 116 individuals were examined, 72.27 % dental surfaces had no tooth wear (grade 0), but all individuals had at least one worn surface. Among the individuals, 78,4 % had grade 1 (enamel) as the highest level and 21.6% grade 2 (dentin) as the highest level. The presence of grade 2 tooth wear was mainly prevalent in the following individuals: male; smoker; with bruxism, and among those who reported having undergone or-thodontic treatment. Analyzing the relevant factors that affect tooth wear by multiple regression analysis, it was found that smoking (OR 6.67; IC 1.73- 25.76) and bruxism (grinding) (OR 4.05; IC 1.29- 12.7) had the greatest effect on tooth wear. Conclusions: Our results suggest that being male, being a current smoker, having grinding bruxism and having previous orthodontic treatment are associated with tooth wear.

Introdução: Nos estudos de prevalência em desgaste dental encontramos poucos trabalhos relacio-nados com adultos jovens. Objetivos: Explorar a associação de variáveis comportamentais, médicas e sociodemográficas com desgaste dentário em uma amostra de adultos jovens, utilizando uma versão modificada do índice Tooth Wear Index (TWI). Métodos: A amostra foi composta por 116 estudantes universitários de Odontologia, com média de 23.3 anos de idade, que responderam a um questionário relacionado às variáveis sociodemográficas, de autopercepção e comportamentais em saúde. Além disso, esses indivíduos foram submetidos a avaliação clínica do desgaste dental por um examinador treinado usando o TWI modificado por Smith e Knight. Regressão logística foi realizada em nível indivi-dual. Resultados: Um total de 9.906 superfícies dentárias em 116 indivíduos foram examinadas, 72,27% das superfícies não apresentavam desgaste dentário (grau 0), mas todos os indivíduos apresentavam pelo menos uma superfície desgastada. Dentre os indivíduos 78,4% apresentaram grau 1 (esmalte) como o nível mais alto e 21,6% grau 2 (dentina) como o mais alto. A presença de desgaste dentário de grau 2 foi principalmente prevalente nos seguintes indivíduos: sexo masculino; fumante; com bruxismo, e entre aqueles que relataram ter realizado tratamento ortodôntico. Analisando os fatores relevantes que afetam o desgaste dentário por análise de regressão múltipla, se verificou que tabagismo (OR = 6,67; IC 1,73-25,76) e bruxismo (OR = 4,05; IC 1,29-12,7) tiveram o maior efeito associado sobre o des-gaste dentário. Conclusões: Nossos resultados sugerem que ser do sexo masculino, tabagista, relatar bruxismo e ter realizado tratamento ortodôntico prévio está associado ao desgaste dentário.

The association of self-reported awake bruxism with anxiety, depression, pain threshold at pressure, pain vigilance, and quality of life in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate whether the presence of awake bruxism was associated with temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms, pain threshold at pressure, pain vigilance, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), and anxiety and depression symptoms in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment. Methodology This observational study followed patients who had started receiving orthodontic treatment for six months. The following variables were measured three times (at baseline, one month, and six months): pressure pain threshold (PPT) in the right and left masseter, anterior temporalis, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ), and right forearm; pain vigilance and awareness questionnaire; and shortened form of the oral health impact profile (OHIP-14). Anxiety and depression symptoms were measured using the Beck anxiety inventory and the Beck depression inventory, respectively. The patients were divided into two main groups according to the presence (n=56) and absence (n=58) of possible awake bruxism. The multi-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied on the date (p=0.050). Results TMJ and/or muscle pain were not observed in both groups. Time, sex, age group, and awake bruxism did not affect the PPT in the masticatory muscles and pain vigilance (p>0.050). However, the primary effect of awake bruxism was observed when anxiety (ANOVA: F=8.61, p=0.004) and depression (ANOVA: F=6.48, p=0.012) levels were higher and the OHRQoL was lower (ANOVA: F=8.61, p=0.004). Conclusion The patients with self-reported awake bruxism undergoing an orthodontic treatment did not develop TMJ/masticatory muscle pain. The self-reported awake bruxism is associated with higher anxiety and depression levels and a poorer OHRQoL in patients during the orthodontic treatment.

The prevalence of bruxism and related factors in patients with multiple sclerosis: a comparative study / A prevalência do bruxismo e fatores relacionados em pacientes com esclerose múltipla: um estudo comparativo

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of bruxism and related factors in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Methods: Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS under the 2010-revised McDonald diagnostic criteria, 182 patients without MS exacerbations during the previous three months were included in the patient group, and 145 healthy individuals made up the control group in the study. Demographic data of the participants in both groups were determined. In the patient and control groups, the diagnosis of definite bruxism was made using the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (Diagnosis and Coding Manual, Second Edition). Results: Bruxism was found in 29.7% (n = 54) of the patients and in 12.4% (n = 18) of the controls, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Of all patients, the onset of bruxism was found in 70.4% (n = 38) after the diagnosis and in 29.6% (n = 169) prior to the diagnosis of MS. Compared with those without bruxism, the mean age (p = 0.031) and the score of the Expanded Disability Status Scale (p = 0.001) were also significantly higher among MS patients with bruxism. Between MS patients with and without bruxism, no significant differences were found in terms of sex, marital status, educational status, employment, cigarette smoking, total number of exacerbations, number of exacerbations within the previous year, and drugs used. Conclusions: The frequency of bruxism was found to be higher in the patients with MS than in the controls. Bruxism is associated with age and the Expanded Disability Status Scale score in MS patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: Neste estudo, pretendeu-se determinar a prevalência de bruxismo e fatores relacionados em pacientes com esclerose múltipla (EM). Métodos: Diagnosticados com EM remitente recidivante sob os critérios de McDonald Diagnostic revisados em 2010, 182 pacientes sem ataques de EM durante os últimos três meses foram incluídos no grupo de pacientes, e 145 indivíduos saudáveis constituíram o grupo de controle no estudo. Os dados demográficos dos participantes dos dois grupos foram determinados. Nos grupos de pacientes e controle, o diagnóstico de bruxismo definitivo foi feito usando a Classificação Internacional de Distúrbios do Sono (1) (Manual de Diagnóstico e Codificação Segunda Edição). Resultados: O bruxismo foi detectado em 29,7% (n = 54) dos pacientes e observado dentro de 12,4% (n = 18) dos controles, e a diferença foi estatisticamente significante (p <0,001). De todos os pacientes, o tempo inicial de bruxismo foi encontrado em 70,4% (n = 38) após o diagnóstico e em 29,6% (n = 169) antes do diagnóstico. Em comparação com aqueles sem bruxismo, os níveis de idade média (p = 0,031) e o escore da Escala de Status de Incapacidade Expandida (p = 0,001) também foram significativamente maiores entre os pacientes com esclerose múltipla com bruxismo. Entre os pacientes com esclerose múltipla com e sem bruxismo, não foi encontrada diferença significativa em termos de sexo, estado civil, status educacional, emprego, tabagismo, número total de ataques, número de ataques no último ano e medicamentos utilizados. Conclusões: A freqüência de bruxismo foi maior em pacientes com esclerose múltipla do que nos controles. O bruxismo está associado à idade e ao escore da Escala de Status de Incapacidade Expandida (EDSS) em pacientes com EM.

Avaliação da influência do tratamento ortodôntico em sinais e sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular, no relato de bruxismo, na hipervigilância à dor e nos sintomas de ansiedade e depressão / Evaluation of orthodontic treatment on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction, bruxism, pain hypervigilance, anxiety and depression

Novos estudos são necessários para elucidar com maior clareza o impacto da ortodontia na saúde dos músculos mastigatórios e das articulações temporomandibulares. A associação do estudo de sinais e sintomas de DTM com a investigação dos fatores psicossociais apresentam perspectivas promissoras, assim como o conhecimento da presença de hábitos parafuncionais. Entender como os fatores psicossociais interferem nos resultados dos tratamentos clínicos pode trazer contribuições enriquecedoras para a odontologia. Um modelo que tem sido aceito no entendimento da etiologia das DTM é o modelo biopsicossocial, que envolve uma combinação de fatores biológicos, psicológicos e sociais. Segundo essa perspectiva, entende-se que um problema biológico pode ter antecedentes psicológicos, assim como consequências comportamentais. O objetivo deste trabalho é avaliar a influência da ortodontia no desenvolvimento de sinais e sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular, no relato de bruxismo, na hipervigilância à dor e nos sintomas de depressão e ansiedade. 111 pacientes iniciando tratamento ortodôntico foram examinados em 3 sessões: t1 (no momento da instalação do aparelho), t2 (dois meses após a instalação), e t3 (seis meses após o início do tratamento). Nas 3 sessões os pacientes foram examinados clinicamente para avaliação oclusal, limiares de dor à pressão e aplicações de questionários de bruxismo, hipervigilância, depressão e ansiedade. Foram feitas comparações a respeito de cada variável quantitativa considerando os três tempos de avaliação através de Análise de variância (ANOVA) a um critério. O teste t foi utilizado para avaliar diferenças entre as médias das variáveis quantitativas no tempo inicial (t1) e tempo final (t3) de avaliação. Para avaliar o efeito da ortodontia sobre variáveis qualitativas oclusais foi utilizado o teste exato de Fisher. Foram considerados estatisticamente significantes aqueles resultados que apresentaram nível de significância igual ou menor que 0,05. O presente estudo demonstrou que a ortodontia não interfere no surgimento de sinais e sintomas de disfunção temporomandibular, sendo que não houve diferenças na presença de ruído articular e no LDP em nenhum dos sítios durante os períodos avaliados. Os resultados apontaram que nos grupos que não possuíam bruxismo do sono (controle), houve um aumento no relato de bruxismo em vigília após o início da ortodontia. Considerando o grupo de pacientes com maiores sintomas de ansiedade, encontrou-se maior presença de relato de bruxismo em vigília. Por último, os resultados demonstraram que a ortodontia não alterou os escores do questionário de hipervigilância à dor e os sintomas de ansiedade e depressão.(AU)

Further studies are needed to elucidate more clearly the impact of orthodontics on the health of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joints. The study of the association of signs and symptoms of TMD with psychosocial factors have promising prospects, as well as the presence of parafunctional habits. Understanding how psychosocial factors affect the results of clinical treatments can bring great contributions to dentistry. A model that has been accepted in the understanding of the etiology of TMD is the biopsychosocial model, which involves a combination of biological, psychological and social factors. From this perspective, it is understood that a biological problem may have psychological backgrounds, as well as behavioral consequences. The objective of this study is to evaluate the influence of orthodontics in the development of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders, the report of bruxism, hypervigilance to pain, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. 111 patients initiating orthodontic treatment were examined in 3 sessions: t1 (at the time of orthodontic appliance installation), t2 (two months after installation), and t3 (six months after the start of the treatment). In the three sessions, patients were examined clinically for occlusal evaluation, pain pressure thresholds were measured, and bruxism, hypervigilance, depression and anxiety questionnaires were applied. Comparisons were made with respect to each quantitative variable considering the three phases of evaluation through a multi-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). The t test was used to assess differences between means of quantitative variables at the initial time (t1) and end time (t3) evaluation. To evaluate the effect of orthodontics on occlusal qualitative variables we used Fisher's exact test. This study showed that orthodontics does not interfere with the appearance of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction, and there were no differences in the presence of articular noise and LDP on any of the sites during the evaluation period. The results showed that the group that did not reported sleep bruxism (control), showed an increase in the reporting of awake bruxism after the start of orthodontics. Considering the group of patients with higher anxiety symptoms, we found a greater presence of daytime bruxism report. Finally, the results showed that orthodontics did not alter the scores of pain hypervigilance questionnaire and symptoms of anxiety and depression.(AU)

Parafunctional habits are associated cumulatively to painful temporomandibular disorders in adolescents

Abstract This cross-sectional study was designed to evaluate the effect of sleep bruxism, awake bruxism and parafunctional habits, both separately and cumulatively, on the likelihood of adolescents to present painful TMD. The study was conducted on a sample of 1,094 adolescents (aged 12-14). The presence of painful TMD was assessed using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders, Axis I. Data on sleep bruxism, awake bruxism and parafunctional habits (nail/pen/pencil/lip/cheek biting, resting one's head on one's hand, and gum chewing) were researched by self-report. After adjusting for potential demographic confounders using logistic regression, each of the predictor variables (sleep bruxism, awake bruxism and parafunctional habits) was significantly associated with painful TMD. In addition, the odds for painful TMD were higher in the concomitant presence of two (OR=4.6, [95%CI=2.06, 10.37]) or three predictor (OR=13.7, [95%CI=5.72, 32.96]) variables. These findings indicate that the presence of concomitant muscle activities during sleep and awake bruxism and parafunctional habits increases the likelihood almost linearly of adolescents to present painful TMD.

Factors associated with bruxism in children with developmental disabilities

The aim of the present study was to investigate factors associated with bruxism in children aged from 1 to 13 years with developmental disabilities. A total of 389 dental records were examined. The bruxism analyzed was determined based on parental reports. The following variables were also analyzed: gender, age, International Code of Diseases (ICD), mouth breathing, history of gastroesophageal reflux, use of psychotropic drugs, gingival status, reports of xerostomia, hyperkinesis, pacifier use, thumb sucking and involuntary movements. For the purposes of analysis, the individuals were categorized as being with and without bruxism. Variables with a p-value < 0.25 in the bivariate analysis were incorporated into the logistic regression models. Females had a 0.44-fold (95%CI: 0.25 to 0.78) greater chance of exhibiting bruxism than males. Individuals with gastroesophageal reflux had a 2.28-fold (95%CI: 1.03 to 5.02) greater chance of exhibiting bruxism. Individuals with reported involuntary movements had a 2.24-fold (95%CI: 1.19 to 4.24) greater chance of exhibiting bruxism than those without such movements. Exhibiting involuntary movements, the male gender and gastroesophageal reflux are factors associated with bruxism in children with developmental disabilities.

Diagnóstico y tratamiento de las fracturas dentarias asociadas a la parafunción: parte 1 / Diagnosis and management of fractured teeth associated with parafunction: part 1

Objetivo: presentar el caso de un paciente con fractura dentaria de etiología parafuncional y su resolución implantoprotética. Caso clínico: una paciente de 65 años de edad, con fractura verticalc ompleta en la pieza dentaria 2.4, consultó por dolor al masticar. Se realizó la exodoncia atraumática del diente y se colocó un implante con corona provisoria, de forma inmediata. Finalmente, se colocaron un emergente y una corona libres de metal y se instaló una placa de protección neuromiorrelajante. Conclusión: la prevención y el diagnóstico tempranos de las fracturas dentarias atribuidas a parafunción, permiten la realización de tratamientos menos invasivos que conservan las piezas dentarias naturales del paciente

Tendencias contemporáneas de las bases fisiopatológicas del bruxismo / Contemporary tendencies of the physiopathological bases of bruxism

El bruxismo es un hábito parafuncional diurno o nocturno, caracterizado por rechinar y/o apretar los dientes. Hoy día se le concede un origen multicausal y entre los factores más relevantes figuran los psíquicos o psicosomáticos. Teniendo en cuenta las múltiples consecuencias clínicas que ocasiona, en términos de dolor, deterioro dental y osteomioarticular, se le considera uno de los trastornos orofaciales más complejos, de difícil tratamiento y pronóstico reservado. De acuerdo con la complejidad de este tema y de los conocimientos actuales al respecto, se realizó la presente investigación para describir las tendencias actuales en la fisiopatología de esta enfermedad.

Bruxismo is a day or night parafunctional habit, characterized by squeaking and/or pressing teeth. Nowadays it is considered to have a multicausal origin and among the most outstanding factors there are the psychic or psychosomatic factors. Keeping in mind the multiple clinical consequences that it causes, in terms of pain, dental and osteomyoarticular deterioration, it is considered one of the most complex orofacial dysfunctions, difficult to treat and with reserved prognosis. According to the complexity of this topic and of the current knowledge on this respect, the present investigation was carried out to describe the current tendencies in the physiopathology of this disease.

Is the population properly informed about sleep disorders? / A população está devidamente informada sobre os distúrbios do sono?

OBJECTIVE: To measure the prior knowledge about sleep disorders and patient's ability to report their problems adequately to health professionals. METHODS: We analyzed 208 patient's records and extracted the following information: date of birth, gender, medical diagnostic hypotheses, patient's primary complaint in their words, considering the most appropriated semantic approximation to the perceptual phenomena, either by their own or by reasoning information from the partner. We compared the agreement (Kappa's test) between patient's complaint and medical diagnosis. The 95% confidence interval was used to analyze proportions. RESULTS: We found strong correlations for bruxism; moderate for snoring, insomnia, nightmares, somniloquy, and restless legs syndrome; fair for excessive movement during sleep (EMDS) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). CONCLUSIONS: The observed correlations were heterogeneous, but important diseases such as OSA and EMDS in children showed fair and weak correlations. This suggests an unsatisfactory knowledge level among the population about these disorders, despite their high prevalence and impact on patient's overall health.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o conhecimento da população investigada sobre os distúrbios do sono e sua capacidade de reportá-los adequadamente aos profissionais de saúde. MÉTODOS: Foram analisados ​​208 prontuários de pacientes, dos quais foram extraídos os seguintes dados: data de nascimento, sexo, hipótese diagnóstica médica e queixa principal do paciente. Foram comparadas as queixas e as hipóteses diagnósticas, considerando-se o intervalo de confiança de 95% para as proporções entre estas variáveis, determinando-se sua concordância por meio do teste Kappa. RESULTADOS: Foram encontradas concordâncias acentuadas em relação ao bruxismo; moderadas para ronco, insônia, pesadelos, sonilóquio e síndrome das pernas inquietas; concordância regular para movimentação excessiva durante o sono (EMDS) e síndrome da apneia obstrutiva do sono (SAOS). CONCLUSÕES: As concordâncias observadas foram heterogêneas, mas doenças importantes, como SAOS e EMDS, apresentaram correlações regulares e ausentes na amostra infantil, sugerindo insatisfatório nível de conhecimento da população sobre estes distúrbios, apesar da alta prevalência e do impacto sobre a saúde do paciente.

Association of infantile bruxism and the terminal relationships of the primary second molars

The aim of this study was to analyze the association between infantile bruxism and the terminal relationships of the primary second molars. A total of 937 pre-school children (both genders), aged from 2 to 6 years, from municipal schools in São Paulo were evaluated. In this study, a questionnaire considering the bruxism habit and the presence of headaches and/or restless sleep was answered by the parents/guardians. A clinical exam of occlusion in the anteroposterior direction (vertical plane - VP, mesial step - MS and distal step - DS) was performed by the examiners in the school environment. Student's t test, Fisher's test and a logistic regression test were applied for the statistical analysis at a significance level of 5%. The prevalence of the bruxism habit was 29.3% among the total sample. Because there was no significant difference between the sides evaluated, the left side was taken as the standard. Among those children with bruxism, 25.7% presented a mesial step terminal relationship at the primary second molars, 29.1% had DS, and 30.2% had VP. Regarding the association of the parafunctional habit with the type of terminal relationship, no significant results were found. Children who slept restlessly or suffered from headaches were verified to show a higher chance of expressing the habit (OR = 2.4 and 1.6, respectively). The prevalence of bruxism in the studied sample was 29.3%, and its association with the primary second molars' terminal relationship was not statistically significant.

¿Es posible la contribución de factores genéticos en el bruxismo? / Are there genetic factors Involved in bruxism?

Bruxismo se define como un trastorno del movimiento mandibular que se caracteriza por apretamiento o rechinamiento dentario. Se estima que la prevalencia de éste puede variar desde un 8 por ciento a un 20 por ciento de la población adulta. Quienes padecen esta parafunción relatan manifestación en otras personas del grupo familiar. Existen teorías que buscan explicar la etiología del bruxismo, basados principalmente en estudios clínicos y encuestas a pacientes. Estas proponen que los principales factores etiológicos de Bruxismo serían estrés y alteraciones en ciertos neurotransmisores o sus vías (Dopamina, Ácido Gamma-Aminobutírico y Serotonina). La posibilidad de que alteraciones genéticas del ADN influyan en la aparición de bruxismo no ha sido considerada. Dado que no existe en la literatura consultada estudios genético-moleculares y/o funcionales que confirmen las teorías basadas en estudios clínicos, parece necesario iniciar investigaciones en esta área que lleven a una mejor comprensión de esta parafunción, con el ánimo final de aportar en el desarrollo de más y mejores terapias para el tratamiento del bruxismo...

Bruxism has been defined as a sleep-related movement disorder characterized by tooth grinding or clenching. Between 8 percent to 20 percent of adult population is affected by this parafunction. Relatives of these patients have reported to be affected by bruxism as well. There are theories that want to explain bruxism ethiology based on factors as stress and alteration in neurotransmitters (Dopamine, GABA and Serotonin). Possible epigenetic alterations in DNA influencing bruxism appearance have not been considered. It is therefore necessary to perform genetic, epigenetic and molecular research to confirm theories related to bruxism ethiology, with the aim to improve knowledge in this field as well as to contribute in the development of new and better therapies in bruxism treatment...

Después de cien años de uso: ¿las férulas oclusales tienen algún efecto terapéutico? / After a century of use: do the occlusal appliances have any therapeutic effects?

Las férulas o planos oclusales han sido utilizadas desde hace más de un siglo, generando controversia acerca de su verdadero valor terapéutico. Esto motivó una revisión histórica y actualizada que permitiera evaluar sus efectos de acuerdo a la evidencia científica. Se discuten múltiples aspectos como el concepto de relación céntrica y su determinación como punto de inicio de tratamiento en la rehabilitación oral; el uso de las férulas para deprogramar; su efecto sobre la conducta motora oral que conocemos como bruxismo; su efecto en la actividad electromiográfica tónica, durante la deglución y el máximo apriete en los músculos masticatorios y cervicales; su influencia en la eficiencia muscular; su efecto en la carga articular y las evidencias experimentales del uso de distintas férulas sobre signos y síntomas especíicos como dolor y ruido articular. Se plantean desafíos para la investigación sobre cambios degenerativos en las articulaciones, en la relación craneovertebral y en la curvatura e inclinación de la columna cervical. Se concluye que es necesario utilizar una férula diseñada para el trastorno específico del paciente y que su verdadero valor terapéutico queda demostrado al mejorar algunos signos y síntomas, en músculos masticatorios y cervicales. El conocimiento parcial del mecanismo de acción de las férulas contribuye a que persista la controversia de su utilización en el tratamiento de ruidos articulares y para revertir cambios degenerativos en las articulaciones. Persiste el desafío de nuevas investigaciones, que sustenten el uso de estos dispositivos como un método eficaz para tratar a nuestros pacientes, utilizando protocolos de manejo y controles periódicos.

Occlusal appliances or splints have been used for over a century, generating controversy about their real therapeutic value. This led to an updated review to assess their effects according to scientific evidence. The concept of centric relation and its determination as a starting point of treatment; the use of splints to deprogram; their effect on the oral motor behaviour known as bruxism are discussed. Their effect on EMG activity during resting, swallowing and maximal clenching in the masticatory and neck muscles; their effect on muscular eficiency; their effect decreasing the joint overload; and experimental evidence of the use of several appliances on speciic symptoms such as pain and joint noise, are also treated. The true challenge is to generate new knowledge about joint degenerative changes, the craniocervical relationships, tilt and curvature of the cervical spine. In conclusion, it's necessary to use an occlusal appliance designed for the specific condition of the patient, and its real therapeutic value is demonstrated by the improvement of some signs and symptoms in masticatory and cervical muscles. However, the action mechanisms of occlusal appliances are not fully understood. The lack of scientiic support contributes to the persistent controversy of the use of these appliances in the treatment of temporomandibular joint sounds and reversing degenerative changes. It is still a challenge to carry out new researches supporting the use of these appliances as an effective method to treat our patients using management protocols and periodic evaluations.

Influence of occlusal stabilization splints and soft occlusal splints on the electromyographic pattern, in basal state and at the end of six weeks treatment in patients with bruxism

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo valorar la actividad eléctrica generada en los músculos temporales y maseteros, durante el contracción muscular voluntaria de pacientes con bruxismo, resultante del uso de dos tipos de férulas oclusales (férula oclusal de estabilización y férula oclusal blanda). Se evaluaron 2 grupos de 8 pacinetes cada uno, 12 mujeres y 4 hombres, con edades entre 19 y 40 años, que recibieron un solo tipo de férula oclusal durante 46 días como mínimo y 60 como máximo. Las férulas oclusales se elaboraron con láminas de acetato rígido y acrílico transparente autopolimerizable (de estabilización, grupo control) y de láminas de acetato flexible (blandas, grupo experimental). Se realizaron 2 pruebas electromiográficas (EMG) a cada paciente, la primera antes de colocar la férula y la segunda al finalizar el tratamiento. El análisis estadístico utilizado fue el de varianza ANOVA computarizado, con distribución F (P<-0.025). En el grupo control, 5 pacientes aumentaron notablemente su actividad eléctrica muscular y 3 disminuyeron debilmente. En el grupo experimental, 6 pacientes mostraron una reducción considerable de dicha actividad y 2 aumentaron levemente, encontrándose diferencias estadísticamente significantes entre ambos grupos (P<-0.025). El aumento de la actividad eléctrica muscular en el grupo control podría ser un proceso de recuperación neuromuscular; y la disminución en el grupo experimental se debería a un proceso de organización muscular negativo o decremental que impide el reclutamiento de nuevas unidades motoras, por lo que se considera a las férulas oclusales de estabilización más beneficiosas, con respecto a las férulas oclusales blandas.

Fatores associados ao bruxismo em crianças de 4 a 6 anos / Factors associated to bruxism in children from 4 - 6 years

TEMA: o bruxismo tem trazido prejuízos para a qualidade de vida das pessoas. Suas implicações para a motricidade orofacial e fala em crianças ainda não estão bem estabelecidas. OBJETIVO: investigar a ocorrência do bruxismo e fatores associados relativos aos hábitos orais, motricidade orofacial e funções de mastigação, respiração e deglutição em crianças de 4 a 6 anos. MÉTODO: participaram 141 crianças da referida faixa etária que frequentam três centros de educação infantil paulistas. Os pais preencheram protocolo de investigação sobre bruxismo e as crianças passaram por avaliação da motricidade orofacial. O grupo pesquisa foi composto pelas crianças cujos pais indicaram qualquer frequência de ranger ou apertamento de dentes, durante o sono ou não. Para análise estatística utilizou-se Análise de Variância, Teste de Igualdade de Duas Proporções e cálculo da Odds Ratio, nível de significância de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: observou-se elevada ocorrência de bruxismo entre as crianças (55,3 por cento). Foram fatores associados a esta ocorrência: sialorreia durante o sono, uso de chupeta, hábito de morder lábios e roer unhas, tônus de bochechas e tipo de mordida alterados, além da participação da musculatura perioral durante deglutição de líquidos. Houve alta ocorrência de crianças dos dois grupos com queixa de dor de cabeça frequente (76 por cento) e que dormem menos do que o recomendado para a idade (35 por cento). CONCLUSÃO: os achados comprovaram relação entre bruxismo, hábitos orais e aspectos alterados da motricidade orofacial das crianças da faixa etária estudada reforçando a necessidade de ações fonoaudiológicas junto às instituições e famílias.

BACKGROUND: bruxism has brought losses for the life quality of people. Its implications in the orofacial motricity and speech of children are still not well known. AIM: to investigate bruxism occurrence and associated factors concerning oral habits, orofacial motricity and functions of chewing, breathing and swallowing in children from 4 to 6 years. METHOD: 141 children from the referred age group who attend three education centers in São Paulo took part in the study. Parents filled in an investigation protocol on bruxism and the children were submitted to an orofacial motricity assessment. The research group was composed by children whose parents indicated habits of teeth clenching or grinding, during sleep or not. For the statistical analysis the Analysis of Variance, the Two-Proportion Equality Test and the Odds Ratio calculation were used, with a significance level of 5 percent. RESULTS: a high occurrence of bruxism among the children (55.3 percent) was observed. The identified associated factors were: sialorrhea during sleep, pacifier use, habit of lip and fingernails biting, altered cheek tonus and bite, besides the participation of the perioral muscles during liquid swallowing. There was a high occurrence of children from both groups complaining about frequent headaches (76 percent) and who slept less hours than what is recommended for their age (35 percent). CONCLUSION: the findings corroborated the relationship among bruxism, oral habits and altered aspects of orofacial motricity in children from the studied age group, reinforcing the necessity of speech therapy actions next to the institutions and families.

Utilização de overlay removível como meio de determinação da dimensão vertical de oclusão na reabilitacão oral / Removable overlay utilization as a means of determining the vertical occlusion dimension for oral rehabilitation

O bruxismo é uma parafunção que acomete o sistema estomatognático trazendo consequências severas na postura, função mastigatória e estética dental. As primeiras teorias relacionavam o bruxismo às interferências oclusais e aos contatos prematuros. Estudos mais recentes sugerem que fatores psicossociais, distúrbios do sono, uso crônico de drogas de ação central, desarmonias oclusais e distúrbios na via neuronal dopaminérgica possam estar relacionados à etiologia dessa parafunção. A perda da dimensão vertical de oclusão (OVOl, uma das consequências do bruxismo devido aos desgastes dentais excessivos, pode ser restabelecida por várias técnicas. Entretanto, a adaptação a uma nova condição funcional deve ser observada com critério, utilizando-se provisórios como protótipos funcionais, fundamentais ao sucesso da posterior reabilitação protética. Este relato de caso clínico descreve o tratamento de um paciente bruxômano, com perda de OVO, que foi reabilitado por meio de overlay removível provisória para posteriormente receber, em caráter definitivo, uma prótese removível conjugada com prótese fixa.

Bruxism is a parafunction that affects the stomatognathic system. Bruxism brings severe consequences on the posture, masticatory functionality and dental esthetics. The first theories refer bruxism with occlusal interferences and premature contacts. Recent studies suggest that factors such as: psychosocial, sleeping disorders, abusive drugs utilization for central action, oc- clusal disharmonies and disorders in the dopominergic neuronal via, are commonly considered in its genesis. The OVO reestablishment due to excessive dental stress can be obtained through many techniques. However the adaptation to a new functional condition shall be carefully observed. The utilization of provisory such as functional prototypes is fundamental for the pros- thetic rehabilitation success. This clinical report describes a treatment in a patient with bruxism. This patient had vertical dimension perception loss. He was rehabilitated through a provisory and removable overlay and right after, through a combination of a partial removable prosthesis a nd a fixed prosthesis.

Un enfoque holístico en el diagnóstico y tratamiento del bruxismo / A holistic approach in bruxism diagnosis and treatment

El bruxismo es una actividad parafuncional caracterizada por rechinar, apretar, trabar y masticar con los dientes, cuya etiología se considera debida a una combinación de problemas relacionados con la presencia de algún tipo de desarmonía oclusal y factores psíquicos o de origen psicosomático. Existe una compleja interacción de mecanismos centrales, psicomáticos, hábitos de movimiento y estructuras morfológicas esqueletales implicadas y concatenadas en la fisiopatología del bruxsimo. Las estructuras y sistemas formales de interacción de esta problemática multifactorial deben ser conocidos y manejados por el profesional experto en el tema para encarar una terapéutica coherente que conduzca a resultados satisfactorios. Los diagnósticos y tratamientos holísticos, los cuales contemplan el bienestar global del individuo desde el punto de vista físico, mental y emocional, son indispensables para encarar el bruxismo con un enfoque alópata y también naturista, contextual, multi y transdisciplinario y donde psicólogos, naturistas, periodoncistas, protesistas, ortodoncistas y otros especialistas médicos actúen con el único fin de sanar de forma integral al enfermo.