PROTOCOLO CLÍNICO PARA O BRUXISMO INFANTIL: UMA PROPOSTA EM CONSTRUÇÃO

Authors

  • Junia Maria Serra-Negra Departamento de Odontopediatria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Caio Rafael Schavarski Departamento de Odontopediatria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Renata Matos Lamenha-Lins Departamento de Odontopediatria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Ivana Meyer Prado Departamento de Odontopediatria, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29327/244963.6.2-9

Keywords:

Adolescent, Bruxism, Children, Signs and Symptoms

Abstract

Introduction: Bruxism has been the object of study for decades and the approach in different age groups is still controversial. Objective: The aim of this paper is to present a clinical protocol proposal for awake and sleep bruxism in children and adolescents. Materials and Methods: A clinical protocol was carried out based on a critical review of the literature of sleep and awake bruxism in children and adolescents. The current concept of bruxism, the main associated factors, the anamnesis, and main clinical signs/symptoms were addressed considering the peculiarities of the different life stages: babies, children, and adolescents. Results:
Bruxism needs to be approached differently by age group. A very detailed anamnesis, knowledge of child/adolescent’s physiological development, their behavior, and the occurrence of headaches and pain in the facial muscles deserves special attention by dentist. Conclusion: Bruxism deserves different care by age group.

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Published

2021-08-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2: May-August 2021

Section

Protocol