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Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Prosthodont & Periodontol, Piracicaba Dent Sch, Av Limeira, 901 Bairro Areiao, BR-13414903 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR PRACTICE; v. 34, n. 2, p. 100-104, 2016. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 3 |
| Abstract | |
Objectives: This study estimated the maximum tongue pressure (MTP) against teeth in bruxers, and verified the effect of a stabilization splint. Method: Forty subjects (mean age: 26.57 years) were assigned to two groups (n=20): bruxers and non-bruxers. Sleep bruxism was diagnosed by self-report, presence of tooth wear and tongue indentation, and by using a BiteStrip (TM) device. Maximum tongue pressure was measured by intraoral appliances containing pressure sensors. After baseline evaluation, bruxers received a stabilization splint and non-bruxers received a palatal splint, both for nocturnal use. Maximum tongue pressure was reassessed after 30 and 60 days. Data were submitted to repeated-measures ANOVA and Tukey test (P<0.05). Results: Bruxers showed an increased MTP against teeth (P<0.05). Splint therapy decreased MTP for bruxers and non-bruxers. Discussion: Bruxers present tongue indentations or ulcerations; however, there is no evidence on their MTP. Further research should focus on therapies to avoid tongue ulcerations in bruxers. (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 12/07286-4 - Maximum tongue force in subjects with bruxism |
| Grantee: | Lis Meirelles |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships in Brazil - Master |