Work, Stress, and Diurnal Bruxism: A Pilot Study among Information Technology Professionals in Bangalore City, India

Abstract

The study assessed the prevalence of diurnal bruxism among information technology (IT) professionals and explored plausible predictors associated with the parafunctional habit. A cross-sectional study was designed and IT professionals were invited to participate. The inclusion criteria composed of participants in service for at least one year, having natural dentition, no history of cervical or facial injury and not undergoing orthodontic therapy. The participants (N = 147) were interviewed by a trained interviewer to record information. A pre-tested questionnaire that included questions related to work, stress symptoms and diurnal bruxism was completed by each participant. The prevalence of self-reported diurnal bruxism was 59%. Bivariate analyses revealed that work (P < 0.05) and work experience (P < 0.05) were significantly associated with self-reported diurnal bruxism. In the binary logistic regression analysis stress (Odds Ratio [OR] = 5.9, 95% Confidence Interval [CI] 2.6–13.3) was identified to be a strong predictor of diurnal bruxism. Professionals with 11 or more years of experience were less likely to report diurnal bruxism (OR = 0.04, 95% CI 0.00–0.43) than those with 1 to 5 years of work experience. The study revealed that stress and less work experience were associated with diurnal bruxism among IT professionals in Bangalore city.

Jaw Exercise Therapy and Psychoeducation to Reduce Oral Parafunctional Activities for the Management of Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain

“…Many studies reported that chronic pain disorders including NPDP have been linked to psychological factors [ 5 , 24 ]. And, a study reported that OPAs are associated with emotional stress induced by social factors [ 25 ]. Vickers et al hypotheses that activation of low-threshold mechanoreceptors by bruxism, which is another form of OPA, may modulate nociception through gate-control mechanisms; bruxism may thus be a potential pain-coping mechanism for AO [ 24 ].…”

Effects of Kamishoyosan, a Traditional Japanese Kampo Medicine, on Pain Conditions in Patients with Intractable Persistent Dentoalveolar Pain Disorder

“…We found that many patients showed abnormalities in our jaw moving test and recognized PAs while experiencing pain. Previous reports suggested that PAs are associated with emotional stress induced by social factors [ 14 ] and that PAs are recognized as a valid systemic prophylactic reaction in all stress-related diseases [ 13 , 15 ]. Moreover, many studies reported that chronic pain disorders including PDAP have been linked to psychological factors [ 5 , 13 ].…”

Manifestation of Sleep Bruxism According to the Age of Patients

“…Bruxism is a widespread condition -around 85-90% of the general population grinds their teeth in certain periods of their life, and in 5% of these people, the grinding evolves into a clinical condition [2,3]. The prevalence of bruxism varies greatly from 5% to 96%, which highlights that a varied range of criteria and methods for diagnosing this condition are being used [5,6]. An important aspect to this problem is the age of the patients.…”

“…It is being assumed that the peculiarities of bruxism based on the age factor are manifested under the influence of cofactors (alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, etc. ), professional activity, and especially stressful professions [6,12]. Currently, there are no sufficient studies on the peculiarities of SB manifestation based on the age of the patients, while the etiopathogenetic causes of this phenomenon are not yet clear.…”