Association of possible sleep bruxism with daytime oral habits and sleep behavior in schoolchildren

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: To Determine whether possible sleep bruxism (PSB) is associated with daytime oral habits and sleep behavior in schoolchildren. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 8-to-10-year-old children (n = 544). The Sleep Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ) was administered to evaluate sleep behavior. Daytime oral habits were evaluated using the Nordic Orofacial Test-Screening. Results: The prevalence of PSB was 21% and was significantly higher in children with reports of awake bruxism (p < .001; PR = 2.76; 95% CI: 2.01–3.79), snoring (p < .001; PR = 1.93; 95% CI: 1.41–2.65), and sucking/biting the lips daily (p = .034; PR = 1.73; 95% CI: 1.08–2.78). No socioeconomic characteristics were associated with PSB in the final model. Conclusion: Possible sleep bruxism in schoolchildren is associated with possible awake bruxism, snoring, sleep fragmentation, and daytime sleepiness