The influence of occlusion on the incidence of bruxism in 779 children in Shanghai
Cheng, H.-j.; Chen, Y.-q.; Yu, C.-h.; Shen, Y.-q.
Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue 13(2): 98-99
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1006-7248 PMID: 15133548 Document Number: 579154
To explore the influence of occlusion on the incidence of bruxism in children. The incidence of bruxism in children was investigated from the questionnaire of 779 children's parents. The occlusion of these children was checked by professionals. The influence of the occlusion on the incidence of bruxism in children was analysed. Chi-square test was used for statistical analysis. The occlusion of children with bruxism and children without bruxism had no significant difference (P>0.05). The incidence of bruxism did not increase in the children with mixed dentition(P>0.05). The occlusion does not affect the incidence of bruxism in children. The mixed dentition does not increase the incidence of bruxism in children.