ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Sleep Bruxism in Children: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment-A Literature Review.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 125 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is bruxism associated with the use of screen devices in children and adolescents? A systematic review.Brazilian oral research · 2026Pooled it
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- Evaluation of laser acupuncture versus physical therapy intervention in management of bruxism in children: a randomized controlled trial.BMC oral health · 2025Trial
- Anxiety, symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and awake bruxism in children: an observational study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Observational
- Clinical Findings Related to Temporomandibular Disorders in Schoolchildren Aged 4-16 Years: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Article
- Oral health findings and dental behaviour in children with familial mediterranean fever: a case-control study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Intestinal parasitic infections and their association with bruxism, tooth wear, and temporomandibular disorders in children in rural Egypt: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Analysis of genetic polymorphisms and mRNA expression of DRD3 and HTR2A in bruxism.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Probable sleep bruxism in children in the mixed dentition stage: prevalence and association with the risk for obstructive sleep apnea-a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Sense of coherence as a protective factor in sleep and awake bruxism effects on adolescents quality of life.Brazilian oral research · 2026Article
- Association of dental caries, family cohesion, and orofacial dysfunction in children aged 8 to 10 with possible sleep bruxism: pathway analysis.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Article
- A case-control study on the relationship between sleep bruxism and mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, in children.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Sleep Bruxism and Occlusal Function: A Case-Control Study Based on Polysomnography in Young Colombians.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Polysomnographic and Electromyographic Evaluation of Sleep Bruxism in Young Colombian Adults: Case-Control Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Clinical Manifestations of Temporomandibular Disorders and Their Relationship with Sleep Disturbances and Emotional Disorders in a Spanish Pediatric Population: A Cross-Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Assessment of sleep bruxism and its association with sleep quality, stress levels, and dental health in pediatric population: a multifactorial analysis.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Article
- Parental Sociodemographic Characteristics and Bruxism's Risk Factors Among Children: Saudi Arabian Evaluation.Pediatric health, medicine and therapeutics · 2025Article
- Sleep bruxism, awake bruxism and headache in children and adolescents: a scoping review.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2024Article
- Sleep disruption and premolar absence, NHANES, 2017-2020: A cross-sectional study.Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · 2024Article
- Dextrose neuroprolotherapy and occlusal splint treatment outcomes in occlusal trauma: Evaluation through ultrasound imaging.Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES · 2024Article
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Abstract
(1) Background: Bruxism, a condition characterized by grinding and involuntary clenching of the teeth, is a risk factor for the development of masticatory dysfunction. It can occur together with sleep disturbances and may be associated with abnormal body movements, breathing difficulties, increased muscle activity, and heart rate disturbances. This disorder is becoming an important dental concern in children. (2) Methods: A literature review was carried out based on a search in PubMed and Google Scholar databases for articles on bruxism in children, published between 2014 and 2021. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of bruxism in children were of particular interest in the study. (3) Results: A total of 40 articles were included in the review. The analyzed studies indicated that the prevalence rates of bruxism in children vary widely from 13% to 49%. The etiology of bruxism is complex and incomprehensible, and the main diagnostic criteria for this condition in children are subjective observation, clinical history, and clinical examination. The recommended therapy for sleep bruxism in children is physiotherapy and psychotherapy. (4) Conclusions: Dentists and primary care physicians should correctly diagnose bruxism in children, educate parents, prevent potential consequences for oral health, and identify possible comorbidities. Appropriate clinical guidelines for the treatment and prophylaxis of bruxism in children should also be developed.
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