Respiratory Problems and Caries in Children With Bruxism

Association Between Respiratory Problem and Dental Caries in Children With Bruxism

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01463826

Acronym

RPCB

Enrollment

Registered

2011-11-02

Start date

2010-05-31

Completion date

2011-08-31

Last updated

2011-11-02

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Conditions

Bruxism, Dental Caries

Keywords

bruxism, children, oral breathing, dental caries

Brief summary

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.

Detailed description

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).

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

4 Years to 6 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

* Children in dental treatment

Outcome results