Background. Bruxism is an involuntary, non-functional activity of the masticatory system, and is frequently seen in childhood. Bruxism has many aetiologies, like malocclusion, psychological factors, allergies and gastrointestinal disorders.
Aim. To investigate the relationship between Enterobius vermicularis infection and bruxism in children.
Who can participate
Age range3 Years – 10 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Teeth-grinding at least once a week in the last 3 months before recruitment according to the criteria established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)
* Angle class I occlusion
* Mesial step occlusion according to flush terminal plane.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Treated with anti-helminthic drugs in the last 2 months before recruitment
* Drugs used that could affect the central nervous system and prevent sleep (sedatives, anti-depressants, neuroleptics, anti-muscarinics, selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors)
* Sleep disorders (snoring, insomnia, obstructive sleep apnoea, restless leg syndrome, sleep-related epilepsy)
* Psychiatric or neurological disorders
* Upper respiratory system obstruction (last 15 days),
* Any systemic disease;
* Teeth erosion due to internal (reflux) or external (acidic drinks) factors
* Dermatological problems, associated with the use of BiteStrip (Up2dent, Inc., Pulheim, Germany);
* Unsuitable skin structure;
* Previously diagnosed and treated for bruxism;
* Angle class II or class III occlusion