ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2022
Painful Temporomandibular Disorders, Bruxism and Oral Parafunctions before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Sex Comparison among Dental Patients.
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- Effectiveness of Biofeedback in Individuals with Awake Bruxism Compared to Other Types of Treatment: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Pooled it
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- The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic Caused by SARS-CoV-2 on Hygiene, Health, and Dietary Habits: A Survey-Based Study.Epidemiologia (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Incidence of Cracked Teeth Before, During, and After the Covid-19 Pandemic-A Retrospective Analysis in a German Private General Practice.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- Awake oral behaviors associated with temporomandibular-related pain symptoms in a non-patient student population-a dual assessment approach.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Article
- Global Prevalence of Sleep Bruxism and Awake Bruxism in Pediatric and Adult Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Is there a causal association between temporomandibular disorders and COVID-19 risk? A genetic instrumental variables analysis.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2024Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinical and psychological aspects of temporomandibular disorders.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Bruxism associated with short sleep duration in children with autism spectrum disorder: The Japan Environment and Children's Study.PloS one · 2024Article
- The continuous adverse impact of COVID-19 on temporomandibular disorders and bruxism: comparison of pre- during- and post-pandemic time periods.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Abfraction Lesions Restored with Three Dental Materials: A Comparative Study.Clinics and practice · 2023Article
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- Possible sleep bruxism and biological rhythm in school children.Clinical oral investigations · 2023Article
- Association of Oxidative-Stress-Related Gene Polymorphisms with Pain-Related Temporomandibular Disorders and Oral Behavioural Habits.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic, sex, and age on temporomandibular disorders subtypes in East Asian patients: a retrospective observational study.BMC oral health · 2023Observational
- The Association between COVID-19 Related Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Temporomandibular Disorders, and Headaches from Childhood to Adulthood: A Systematic Review.Brain sciences · 2023Review
- Awake and Sleep Bruxism Prevalence and Their Associated Psychological Factors in First-Year University Students: A Pre-Mid-Post COVID-19 Pandemic Comparison.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
- Temporomandibular Disorders and Bruxism among Sex Workers-A Cross Sectional Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
aimTo evaluate the effect of the current coronavirus pandemic on the prevalence of bruxism, oral parafunctions and painful Temporo-Mandibular Disorders (TMDs) and to evaluate the influence of the pandemic on both sexes.
methodsThis retrospective study included 288 dental patients who underwent complete anamnesis and examination according to the Diagnostic Criteria for TMD. The study evaluated two patient populations according to the date of examination: (a) pre-COVID-19 pandemic era (108 patients); (b) COVID 19 pandemic era, where 180 patients were examined during the pandemic.
resultsA significant increase in parafunction activity was found in both men and women (
conclusionsMen and women were affected by the ongoing stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, yet women showed a higher influence as compared to men. The long-term exposure to elevated levels of anxiety and stress may aggravate or trigger stomatognathic detrimental conditions. Dentists should be aware and regularly monitor their patients regarding the possible existence and consequences of bruxism and TMD.
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