Background The oral health of pregnant women affects not only the systemic health of the mother but also the birth outcome of the fetus. Therefore, oral health management of pregnant women is important for both maternal and fetal health.
Objectives The study aimed to examine the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression experienced by pregnant women on sleep bruxism and oral health.
Methodology This cross-sectional study was conducted between September and November 2023 on 321 pregnant women who volunteered to participate in the study by posting on social media forum pages via the web. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale (DASS-21), and Oral Health Impact Scale (OHIP-14-TR). Descriptive statistical methods, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney-U test, and Spearman correlation test were used to analyze the data.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women over the age of 18 who were pregnant, diagnosed with sleep bruxism, and who could read and write were included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who refused to participate in the study, who could not be contacted, who had serious dental health problems in the last six months, who had dentures, who had serious stress disorder in the last six months, who filled out the data collection form incompletely, who had hearing-vision problems or intellectual disability, and who had diagnosed psychological illness were not included in this study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.