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Aim <p>To evaluate the effects of bruxism on oral health and quality of life between children aged 8 and 14&#xa0;years.</p> Materials and methods <p>This case–control study included children aged 8–14&#xa0;years with bruxism (<i>n</i> = 30) and a control group (<i>n</i> = 30). A questionnaire containing questions about the child’s bruxism and systemic health was administered to the parents. The Helkimo Index and a form developed according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I were used to assess temporomandibular disorders (TMD), while the child perceptions questionnaire (CPQ) was employed to evaluate the impact of bruxism on oral health and quality of life and a clinical examination form was utilized to document the intraoral findings. The data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney U tests and chi-square test. A p value of &lt; 0.05 was statistically significant.</p> Results <p>The bruxism group exhibited greater overjet and overbite values, while maximum mouth opening was found to be lower. Regarding tooth wear, a significant difference was observed between the groups in permanent molar attrition. Clinical examination of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles revealed statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of morning masticatory muscle pain upon waking, mandibular deviation, pain during mouth opening, and presence of linea alba. Patients with bruxism had a lower oral health-related quality of life compared to those without bruxism.</p> Conclusion <p>Bruxism was associated with several oral health findings in children aged 8–14&#xa0;years. It also negatively affected oral health and oral health-related quality of life.</p>

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The effect of the presence of bruxism in school-age children on oral health and children’s quality of life

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    2026年3月31日

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  • MERVE NUR ÖZTÜRK,
  • Nagehan Yılmaz,
  • Tamer Tüzüner

摘要

Aim

To evaluate the effects of bruxism on oral health and quality of life between children aged 8 and 14 years.

Materials and methods

This case–control study included children aged 8–14 years with bruxism (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). A questionnaire containing questions about the child’s bruxism and systemic health was administered to the parents. The Helkimo Index and a form developed according to Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) Axis I were used to assess temporomandibular disorders (TMD), while the child perceptions questionnaire (CPQ) was employed to evaluate the impact of bruxism on oral health and quality of life and a clinical examination form was utilized to document the intraoral findings. The data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney U tests and chi-square test. A p value of < 0.05 was statistically significant.

Results

The bruxism group exhibited greater overjet and overbite values, while maximum mouth opening was found to be lower. Regarding tooth wear, a significant difference was observed between the groups in permanent molar attrition. Clinical examination of the temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscles revealed statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of morning masticatory muscle pain upon waking, mandibular deviation, pain during mouth opening, and presence of linea alba. Patients with bruxism had a lower oral health-related quality of life compared to those without bruxism.

Conclusion

Bruxism was associated with several oral health findings in children aged 8–14 years. It also negatively affected oral health and oral health-related quality of life.