Awake bruxism frequency and psychosocial factors in college preparatory students

Author(s)

Camara-Souza, Mariana Barbosa ; Carvalho, Amanda Guimaraes ; Figueredo, Olivia Maria Costa ; Bracci, Alessandro ; Manfredini, Daniele ; Rodrigues Garcia, Renata Cunha Matheus

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR PRACTICE; v. 41, n. 2, p. 7-pg., 2020-10-16.

Abstract

Objective To assess the frequency of reported masticatory muscles activity during wakefulness (i.e., awake bruxism [AB]), levels of anxiety, depression, stress, and the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in college preparatory students. Methods Sixty-nine college preparatory students participated in the study. AB was evaluated by the Oral Behaviors Checklist (OBC) and a smartphone-based ecological momentary assessment (EMA; [Bruxapp (R)]). Anxiety and depression were measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, stress was evaluated by the Perceived Stress Scale, and OHRQoL was obtained by The Oral Health Impact Profile-14. Data were analyzed by Pearson's correlation coefficient (alpha = 0.05). Results The average EMA-reported frequency of AB behaviors was 38.4%. Significant correlations were found between AB and the OBC, anxiety, depression, stress, and OHRQoL (p < 0.001). Conclusion College preparatory students demonstrated moderate frequency of AB, which was significantly correlated with psychosocial factors. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/23429-3 - Influence of behavioral therapies on awake bruxism, biopsychosocial factors and orofacial pain: randomized controlled clinical trial
• Grantee: Mariana Barbosa Câmara de Souza
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate