Centro Universitário UNIFASAM, Goiania, GO, Brazil.
School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, 1ª Av., s/n, Setor Universitário, Goiania, GO, CEP 74605-220, Brazil.
Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2024 Oct;25(5):707-714. doi: 10.1007/s40368-024-00929-z. Epub 2024 Aug 16.
Little is known about the knowledge of paediatric dentists on bruxism in children. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the knowledge of paediatric dentists on the concept, associated factors of bruxism and management of sleep bruxism (SB) in children'.
An electronic questionnaire was sent to paediatric dentists in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Information was collected on (1) characteristics of the participants; (2) the concept of bruxism; (3) diagnosis; (4) associated factors; (5) strategies for the management of SB; and (6) updated knowledge on bruxism in children. The data were analysed descriptively.
Fifty-seven paediatric dentists participated (10.7% of the total number of professionals). A high level of agreement was found with statements on the concepts of SB (94.7%) and awake bruxism (96.5%). The main strategy for the diagnosis was the combination of a parental report and a clinical examination (79.0%). Most participants indicated that bruxism is associated with anxiety/stress (96.5%), screen use (93%), airway obstruction (91.2%), and sleep apnoea (91.2%). In suspected cases of bruxism, the dentists would send the child for assessment by other health care providers (87.7%). The management options frequently indicated were the use of an occlusal splint, aromatherapy, and homeopathy. More than 70% of them considered themselves to be updated on the issue and sought information through scientific articles and discussions with colleagues.
Paediatric dentists have knowledge on the concept of bruxism and associated factors. However, further information is needed on the management of this condition in children.
儿童磨牙症方面的知识，儿科牙医知之甚少。本横断面研究旨在评估儿科牙医对儿童磨牙症概念、相关因素和睡眠磨牙症（SB）管理的了解。
向巴西戈亚斯州的儿科牙医发送电子问卷。收集信息包括：（1）参与者特征；（2）磨牙症概念；（3）诊断；（4）相关因素；（5）SB 管理策略；（6）儿童磨牙症的最新知识。数据分析采用描述性方法。
共有 57 名儿科牙医参与（占专业人员总数的 10.7%）。对 SB 和清醒磨牙症概念的陈述有很高的一致性（94.7%和 96.5%）。诊断的主要策略是家长报告和临床检查相结合（79.0%）。大多数参与者表示磨牙症与焦虑/压力（96.5%）、屏幕使用（93%）、气道阻塞（91.2%）和睡眠呼吸暂停（91.2%）有关。在怀疑有磨牙症的情况下，牙医会将孩子转介给其他医疗保健提供者进行评估（87.7%）。经常选择的治疗方案包括使用咬合垫、芳香疗法和顺势疗法。超过 70%的人认为自己对这个问题有最新的了解，并通过科学文章和与同事的讨论来获取信息。
儿科牙医对磨牙症概念和相关因素有一定的了解。然而，儿童磨牙症管理方面还需要更多的信息。
