Abstract
BackgroundBruxism is defined as repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by the grinding and clenching of teeth. The prevalence of bruxism in children is extensive, and it can cause irregularities in dental arches. The study aimed to investigate the presence of any effects of bruxism on maxillary arch length and width in children using three-dimensional (3D) digital model analysis.MethodThis study evaluated 30 children with bruxism. For every child with bruxism, a case control without bruxism was selected and matched for gender, age, and dentition. Digital models of the patients’ maxilla were obtained with a 3D intraoral scanner, and width and length measurements between the reference points on the maxilla were obtained on the digital models.ResultsThe mean age of the study group was 9.13 ± 1.27. Insıgnificance differences were found between females and males within and between groups in terms of maxillary width and length. Insignificant difference was found between the control and study groups when the lengths of 3R-3L, 4R-4L, 5R-5L, 6R-6L, and IP-M were compared (p > 0.05).ConclusionBased on the study results, there were no differences in the maxillary arch length and width in patients with bruxism and patients without bruxism.
Highlights
Bruxism is defined as repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by the grinding and clenching of teeth
Based on the study results, there were no differences in the maxillary arch length and width in patients with bruxism and patients without bruxism
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of bruxism on maxillary arch length and width in children using three-dimensional (3D) imaging and digital measuring
Summary
Bruxism is defined as repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by the grinding and clenching of teeth. It is suggested that bruxism begins at approximately 4.9 ± 2 years of age, it is disregarded resulting in a Bruxism can be considered to be the most destructive parafunctional activity of the stomatognathic system; it causes abnormal tooth wear and damages periodontal tissues, temporomandibular joints, and muscles. Psychological factors, such as depression and stress, are mentioned in the etiology of bruxism [4]. The prevalence of bruxism in children is extensive, and it can cause irregularities in dental arches. The study aimed to investigate the presence of any effects of bruxism on maxillary arch length and width in children using three-dimensional (3D) digital model analysis
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