Sleep bruxism frequency and platelet serotonin transporter activities in young adult subjects

Abstract

Platelet serotonin uptake is significantly associated with SB frequency, yet only explains a small amount of SB variability.

Signal acquisition and analysis of ambulatory electromyographic recordings for the assessment of sleep bruxism: A scoping review

“…Devices used more commonly were the 'Grindcare' in different versions 22,31,37,52,56,57,[61][62][63][64][66][67][68][69][70] (n = 15; 19%), followed by the 'Bitestrip' 13,[71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81] (n = 12; 15%), and the 'Bruxoff' 30,[82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89] (n = 9; 12%) device (see online Appendix for overview). Pictures of devices were provided in 18 (23%) of the studies.…”

“…Most studies (n = 44; 57%) utilised a single-channel assembly, 13,14,22,31,37,39,52,54,56,57,[60][61][62][63][64][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81]90,91,[95][96][97][99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107] and two and three channels were utilised in 13 (17%) 11,12,32,33,52,59,[92]…”

The Relationship of the Trigemino-Cardiac Reflex to Sleep Bruxism

“…The resulting hypersensitivity to serotonin results in loss of inhibition by the MIR as well as activation of central pattern generators involved with chewing. In SB; extreme muscle contractions of the masseter; temporalis and suprahyoid muscle groups result [29]. The HTR2A polymorphism; seen in SB; was found to occur frequently in other conditions including obstructive sleep apnea; tension headaches; migraine headaches (without auras) and a myriad of psychiatric disorders [30][31][32][33].…”

“…This can manifest as tooth erosions on the inner or lingual surfaces of the teeth and increase susceptibility to dental caries [41]. With the suppression of the MIR; the forces generated during SB events far exceed those of normal chewing [29]. Damage to the teeth is common including: a) Sensitive; loose or broken teeth [44] b) Abfraction lesions [44] c) Accelerated periodontal disease [45] d) Formation of mandibular tori [46] e) Eagle's syndrome (calcification of the stylohyoid ligaments) [47] f) Elongation of the coronoid processes [48] g) Excessive compression of the TMJ; often initiating or accelerating degenerative changes [49][50][51].…”

Patient‐based experiences with the use of an ambulatory electromyographic device for the assessment of masticatory muscle activity during sleep

“…Portable EMG devices have been used in sleep bruxism studies (eg ), and their further development may prove extremely useful for future research. To our knowledge, however, no studies have addressed the issue of how participants experience the use of such devices.…”