Abstract
ABSTRACTObjective: To investigate the prevalence of self-reported trouble sleeping due to dental problems and its association with oral conditions in schoolchildren. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with a representative sample of 1,589 schoolchildren aged 8-10 years enrolled in public schools from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Non-clinical data included a questionnaire about socioeconomic indicators answered by parents/guardians. Children were questioned about whether they had trouble sleeping due to dental problems and about previous history of toothache. Clinical oral examinations were performed to evaluate dental caries - Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth Index (DMFT/dmft index) and its clinical consequences [PUFA/pufa index: considering the presence of pulpal involvement (P/p); ulceration of tissues due to tooth fragments from decayed crowns (U/u); fistula (F/f); and abscesses (A/a), and traumatic dental injuries (TDI)]. We conducted a descriptive analysis and used adjusted logistic regression models (p<0.05; 95%CI). Results: The prevalence of trouble sleeping due to dental problems was 28%. Children with untreated dental caries (OR 1.32; 95%CI 1.05-1.67) and clinical consequences from the PUFA/pufa index (OR 1.89; 95%CI 1.45-2.46) had higher chances of reporting trouble sleeping due to dental problems.Conclusions: Approximately one-third of the children declared having trouble sleeping due to dental problems. Untreated dental caries and its clinical consequences were associated with self-reported trouble sleeping due to dental problems in schoolchildren.
Highlights
Sleep is an important component to achieve a proper development as well as maintain the mental and physical health.[1]
The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of self-reported trouble sleeping due to dental problems and whether it has an association with oral conditions in schoolchildren aged 8 to 10 years
The main results revealed that untreated dental caries and its clinical consequences were associated with self-reported trouble sleeping in schoolchildren
Summary
Sleep is an important component to achieve a proper development as well as maintain the mental and physical health.[1] research from the American National Sleep Foundation showed that 27% of school-aged children experience inadequate sleep, and 45% of adolescents sleep less than 8 hours per night.[2]. Trouble sleeping is often observed in childhood. Researchers estimate that 31% of children aged 6 to 13 years develop trouble initiating and maintaining sleep.[3] Sleep deprivation is known to have a negative impact on quality of life, learning, memory, and school performance of children.[1,4] Children with inadequate sleep tend to experience more mood changes and emotional insecurity, jeopardizing social relations.[5]
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