Quality of life of children with sleep bruxism
Deepa Gurunathan, Sruthi Suguna
Abstract
AIM: The aim of this study was to compare the Quality of life (QoL) of children with and without sleep bruxism in Chennai population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 36) from different regions of Chennai with the age range of 6-12 years. Parents/Caregivers answered a questionnaire in the waiting room. The QoL was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). OHIP-14 was analyzed by Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: > 0.005). There was a significant difference in QoL between the case and control group (<0.001). Bruxers had worse QoL than controls. CONCLUSION: Sleep bruxism may be associated with a negative impact on QoL.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineQuality of life (healthcare)Sleep BruxismSleep qualitySignificant differenceCross-sectional studyPopulationPhysical therapyDentistryEnvironmental healthInsomniaPsychiatryNursingInternal medicinePathologyElectromyographyTemporomandibular Joint DisordersMusicians’ Health and PerformanceDysphagia Assessment and Management