Do family functioning and mothers' and children's stress increase the odds of probable sleep bruxism among schoolchildren? A case control study.

Clarissa Lopes DrumondSaul Martins PaivaRaquel Gonçalves Vieira-AndradeJoana Ramos-JorgeMaria Letícia Ramos-JorgeFederica ProviniJúnia Maria Cheib Serra-Negra

Published in: Clinical oral investigations (2019)

These results alert that the PBS might be a sign of stress and other psychological problems such as tension and anxiety related to the presence of harmful oral habits. Furthermore, the results could help in the targeting of anamnesis, improved prevention and treatment strategies for sleep bruxism which should involve an interdisciplinary approach.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
physical activity
mental health
cancer therapy
heat stress
clinical decision support
drug delivery
electronic health record