Respiratory Problems and Caries in Children With Bruxism

The aim of the present study are to determine whether there is an association between respiratory problems and dental caries in children who exhibit the habit of bruxism.

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Key information

Conditions

Bruxism Behavior Dental Caries Habits Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Demineralization Tooth Diseases

Age range

4 year–6 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine whether there is an association between respiratory problems and dental caries in children who exhibit the habit of bruxism.

Method: Patient histories were taken and clinical exams were performed on 90 children for selection and allocation to one of two groups. For the determination of bruxism, a questionnaire was administered to parents/guardians and an oral clinical exam was performed based on the criteria of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Thirty-three male and female children between four and seven years of age participated in the present study - 14 children with bruxism and 19 children without bruxism. The data were statistically analyzed using the chi-square test, with level of significance set at 5% (p < 0.05).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Children with either the complete primary or mixed dentition who were not in dental treatment

Exclusion criteria

Children in dental treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Nove de Julho

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Registry information

Official study title

Association Between Respiratory Problem and Dental Caries in Children With Bruxism

Acronym: RPCB

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2011
First posted: Nov 2, 2011
Registry last updated: Nov 2, 2011

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