Respiratory Problems and Caries in Children With Bruxism

Completed

• Conditions: Bruxism; Dental Caries

• Registration Number: NCT01463826
• Lead Sponsor: University of Nove de Julho

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).

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-05
• Primary Completion: 2010-07
• Study Completion: 2011-08
• Status Verified: 2011-10
• Study First Submitted: 2011-10-28
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-11-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-11-01
• Study First Posted: 2011-11-02
• Last Update Posted: 2011-11-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

• Children in dental treatment

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified