Association between respiratory problems and dental caries in children with bruxism.
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ABSTRACT
Context Bruxism is the habit of clenching or grinding one's teeth in non-functional activities and affects both children and adults alike. Respiratory problems, such as asthma and upper airway infections, are reported to be the etiological factors of bruxism. Aims:
The aim of the present study was to determine whether there is an association between respiratory problems and dental caries in children who exhibit the habit of bruxism. Setting andDesign:
An observational cross-sectional study was carried out. Materials andMethods:
Patient histories were taken and clinical exams were performed on 90 children for selection and allocation to one of two groups. For the determination of bruxism, a questionnaire was administered to parents/guardians and an oral clinical exam was performed based on the criteria of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Thirty-three male and female children between 4 and 7 years of age participated in the study - 14 children with bruxism and 19 children without bruxism. StatisticalAnalysis:
The data were statistically analyzed using the chi-square test, with level of significance set at 5% (P < 0.05).Results:
Mean age of the participants was 5.73 years. The male gender accounted for 45.5% (n = 15) of the sample and the female gender accounted for 54.5% (n = 18). A statistically significant association was found between respiratory problems and dental caries among the children with bruxism. Seventy-seven percent of the children with bruxism had caries and 62.5% the children with respiratory problems exhibited the habit of bruxism.Conclusions:
There seems to be an association between bruxism, respiratory problems, and dental caries in children.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Respiration Disorders
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Bruxism
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Humans
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Child
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Dental Caries
Type of study:
Observational study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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