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What do Brazilian paediatric dentists know about bruxism in children? Cross-sectional study.
de Sena, A K M; de Sá Nass, M; Castro, I O; Corrêa-Faria, P.
Afiliação
  • de Sena AKM; Centro Universitário UNIFASAM, Goiania, GO, Brazil.
  • de Sá Nass M; Centro Universitário UNIFASAM, Goiania, GO, Brazil.
  • Castro IO; Centro Universitário UNIFASAM, Goiania, GO, Brazil.
  • Corrêa-Faria P; School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 1ª Av., s/n, Setor Universitário, Goiania, GO, CEP 74605-220, Brazil. patriciafaria.faria09@gmail.com.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent ; 25(5): 707-714, 2024 Oct.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39152279
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

Little is known about the knowledge of paediatric dentists on bruxism in children. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge of paediatric dentists on the concept, associated factors of bruxism and management of sleep bruxism (SB) in children'.

METHODS:

An electronic questionnaire was sent to paediatric dentists in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Information was collected on (1) characteristics of the participants; (2) the concept of bruxism; (3) diagnosis; (4) associated factors; (5) strategies for the management of SB; and (6) updated knowledge on bruxism in children. The data were analysed descriptively.

RESULTS:

Fifty-seven paediatric dentists participated (10.7% of the total number of professionals). A high level of agreement was found with statements on the concepts of SB (94.7%) and awake bruxism (96.5%). The main strategy for the diagnosis was the combination of a parental report and a clinical examination (79.0%). Most participants indicated that bruxism is associated with anxiety/stress (96.5%), screen use (93%), airway obstruction (91.2%), and sleep apnoea (91.2%). In suspected cases of bruxism, the dentists would send the child for assessment by other health care providers (87.7%). The management options frequently indicated were the use of an occlusal splint, aromatherapy, and homeopathy. More than 70% of them considered themselves to be updated on the issue and sought information through scientific articles and discussions with colleagues.

CONCLUSION:

Paediatric dentists have knowledge on the concept of bruxism and associated factors. However, further information is needed on the management of this condition in children.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Odontopediatria / Bruxismo do Sono Limite: Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Eur Arch Paediatr Dent Assunto da revista: ODONTOLOGIA / PEDIATRIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Odontopediatria / Bruxismo do Sono Limite: Adult / Child / Female / Humans / Male País/Região como assunto: America do sul / Brasil Idioma: En Revista: Eur Arch Paediatr Dent Assunto da revista: ODONTOLOGIA / PEDIATRIA Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido