The Behavior of Probable Sleep Bruxism, Anxiety and Need for Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents
Mariana Ferreira Lima Martins,
Felipe Jorge Piovezane,
Diego Patrik Alves Carneiro
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To determine the prevalence of the need for orthodontic treatment, anxiety, and probable sleep bruxism and its association in adolescents. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 294 adolescents aged between 11 and 16 years. Orthodontic treatment need was determined using the Dental Health Component of the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN-DHC). Anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Brazilian version of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children (MASC). The … Show more
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