Sedanur Eroglu Efe
Private Clinic, Bal?kesir, Turkey
Publications
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Research Article
Prevalance and Related Factors of Bruxism in Children, A Preliminary Study
Author(s): Sibel ACAR* and Sedanur Eroglu Efe
Aim: Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that is frequently observed in children and is characterized by unconscious clenching and grinding of teeth. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of bruxism in children aged 3-12 years in UĊ?ak, Turkey and to evaluate the factors associated with bruxism. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with parents of 346 children aged 3-12 years who attended the Usak University School of Dentistry Pediatric Dentistry Clinic within 3 months. The children were diagnosed with bruxism using a questionnaire based on the American Academy of Sleep Medicine criteria administered to their parents. With this questionnaire consisting of six questions, factors related to bruxism were also assessed. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 for Windows (SPSS, Chicago, Il.,USA). Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests were us.. Read More»