ArticleCranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice2025
Dental practitioner approaches to bruxism: Preliminary findings from the national dental practice-based research network.
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- Management of awake bruxism: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Behavioral and psychosocial correlates of awake bruxism behaviors in esports athletes: a cross-sectional study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Analysis of genetic polymorphisms and mRNA expression of DRD3 and HTR2A in bruxism.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
- Instrumental assessment of the association between sleep and awake bruxism in a general dental practice.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Sleep Bruxism: A Narrative Review of Current Concepts, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications.Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand · 2026Review
- Sleep bruxism and daily life behaviors in university students: a cross-sectional analysis of free time management, sedentary behaviors, and smartphone use.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Overview of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network and Its Impact on Orthodontics.Seminars in orthodontics · 2026Article
- Translation, cultural adaptation, and preliminary data evaluation of the Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) and BruxScreen in Turkey.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2026Article
- Sleep Bruxism and Gastroesophageal Reflux. A Scoping Review.Nature and science of sleep · 2026Review
- Large Language model (LLM) in temporomandibular disorder education: a comparative study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Sleep Bruxism Self-Report and Awake Bruxism: An Ecological Momentary Assessment.Oral diseases · 2025Article
- Sheldon Friel Memorial Lecture 2025-Orthodontics and Temporomandibular Disorders: evolving views on risk factors, diagnosis, and management.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Article
- Updating the Bruxism Definitions: Report of an International Consensus Meeting.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Family history of bruxism: a case-control study based on the ecological momentary assessment of awake bruxism.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2025Article
- Practice-based research in dentistry: Exploring methodologies, benefits, and challenges.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Relationship Between Cigarette Smoking and Awake Bruxism: Does Smoking Increase the Frequency of Masticatory Muscle Activities?Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Ontology and Bruxism: Do We Have Enough Information?Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Self-reported mandible bracing and teeth clenching are associated with anxiety and depression traits in a group of healthy young individuals.Journal of oral & facial pain and headache · 2024Article
- What do Brazilian paediatric dentists know about bruxism in children? Cross-sectional study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2024Article
- Obstructive sleep apnoea, sleep bruxism and gastroesophageal reflux - mutually interacting conditions? A literature review.Australian dental journal · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectiveBruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental practitioners' approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices.
methodsA brief 5 question questionnaire ("Quick Poll") on bruxism was conducted.
resultsA total of 397 practitioners responded. More than half (55%) initiated treatment for bruxism on one to three patients per month. The majority believed that stress (97%) and sleep patterns (82%) affected bruxism in their patients. Interestingly, 96% offered an occlusal guard/appliance and 46% made occlusal adjustments.
conclusionThis study highlights inconsistencies in practitioner approaches to bruxism assessment and management in clinical settings, suggesting gaps in practitioner knowledge evidenced by the varied responses. ABBREVIATIONS: PBRN - Practice-Based Research NetworkMMA - Masticatory muscle activitySB - Sleep bruxismAB - Awake bruxismTMJ - Temporomandibular jointOSA - Obstructive sleep apnea.
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