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CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
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TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD
DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2023.2192173
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Bruxism; Approaches; Behavior; Sleep; Treatment
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This study investigates dental practitioners' approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment. A total of 397 practitioners responded, with over half initiating treatment for bruxism on 1-3 patients per month. The majority believed that stress (97%) and sleep patterns (82%) affected bruxism in their patients. Interestingly, 96% offered an occlusal guard/appliance and 46% made occlusal adjustments.
ObjectiveBruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental practitioners' approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices.MethodsA brief 5 question questionnaire (Quick Poll) on bruxism was conducted.ResultsA total of 397 practitioners responded. More than half (55%) initiated treatment for bruxism on one to three patients per month. The majority believed that stress (97%) and sleep patterns (82%) affected bruxism in their patients. Interestingly, 96% offered an occlusal guard/appliance and 46% made occlusal adjustments.ConclusionThis study highlights inconsistencies in practitioner approaches to bruxism assessment and management in clinical settings, suggesting gaps in practitioner knowledge evidenced by the varied responses.
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