CompletedNot Applicable

Electromyographic Assessment of Sleep Bruxism in Patients With Stage III and IV Periodontitis

Italy40 participantsStarted 2025-06-27

Plain-language summary

This study aims to investigate the association between periodontitis Stage III and IV and the intensity and duration of sleep bruxism episodes. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the masseter muscle will be used to instrumentally assess sleep bruxism in patients with and without periodontal disease

Who can participate

Age range28 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 28 and 50 years * Ability to perform adequate oral hygiene * Willingness to participate and sign informed consent * For periodontitis group: Diagnosis of Stage III or IV periodontitis * For control group: Absence of periodontal disease Exclusion Criteria: * Use of removable dentures * Ongoing orthodontic treatment * Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) or orofacial pain * Use of medications affecting muscle activity * Systemic or psychiatric disorders * Diabetes

What they're measuring

Sleep Bruxism Work Index (BWI)

Timeframe: Within 24 hours after EMG device application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07053865

SponsorUniversity of Siena

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-31

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