Bruxism Awareness Prior to Dental Implant Treatment

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Status: Completed

Conditions: Bruxism

Treatments: Other: control group

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07088887

BAHAR1

Details and patient eligibility

About

Bruxism is a parafunctional habit characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or mandibular thrusting, which may occur during sleep or wakefulness. It is associated with various dental complications, including implant failures. Despite its prevalence, awareness of bruxism among patients remains limited, and diagnostic methods vary. This study aims to evaluate the presence and type of bruxism in patients undergoing dental implant treatment and to assess their awareness levels. The findings may help prevent implant-related complications by supporting early identification and appropriate management of bruxism.

Research Questions What is the prevalence of awake and sleep bruxism in patients scheduled for dental implant treatment?

To what extent are patients aware of their bruxism habits prior to treatment?

What are the most common signs and symptoms of bruxism observed in this patient group?

Is there a correlation between patients' self-reported bruxism and clinical findings?

Can increased bruxism awareness before implant procedures help reduce the risk of future implant and prosthetic complications?

Full description

This observational study involves systemically healthy adult patients scheduled for dental implant treatment at a university dental faculty. Clinical examinations were performed to detect characteristic signs of bruxism, and validated self-report tools-including the Bruxism Questionnaire, Fonseca Anamnestic Index, and Perceived Stress Scale-were used to assess both subjective awareness and emotional stress. Additionally, a customized awareness questionnaire was administered to evaluate patients' perceptions and knowledge of bruxism.

Enrollment: 150 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Participants included in the study were individuals aged between 18 and 65 years,
• who were systemically healthy and
• able to comprehend and respond to the questionnaire items

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with intellectual disabilities,
• suicidal tendencies, dementia,
• or psychosis were excluded from the study.

Trial design

150 participants in 1 patient group

Bruxism group

Description:

The study group included patients aged 18-65 who were systemically healthy and suitable for implant treatment. Collected data covered demographic variables (age, gender), systemic and periodontal health status, and detailed clinical findings. Bruxism was assessed both clinically-based on signs such as masseter hypertrophy and dental wear-and through self-reported questionnaires to determine its type (awake or sleep). Patients also completed the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) to evaluate temporomandibular disorder (TMD) severity and the Perceived Stress Scale-14 (PSS-14) to assess emotional stress levels. Additionally, a bruxism awareness questionnaire was administered. All evaluations were performed prior to implant surgery using standardized diagnostic forms and validated scales.

Treatment:

Other: control group