Prevalence of sleep bruxism and awake bruxism in different chronotype profiles: Hypothesis of an association

Abstract Sleep (SB) and awake bruxism (AB) recognize a multifactorial etiology and have a relationship with several psychological factors. Psychological disorders have recently been associated also with the chronotype, which is the propensity for an individual to be especially active at a particular...

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Published in:Medical hypotheses 2017-04, Vol.101, p.55-58
Main Authors: Serra-Negra, J.M, Lobbezoo, F, Martins, C.C, Stellini, E, Manfredini, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bruxism - epidemiology
Circadian Rhythm
Humans
Internal Medicine
Models, Theoretical
Peer Group
Prevalence
Sleep
Sleep Bruxism - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Abstract Sleep (SB) and awake bruxism (AB) recognize a multifactorial etiology and have a relationship with several psychological factors. Psychological disorders have recently been associated also with the chronotype, which is the propensity for an individual to be especially active at a particular time during a 24-hour period. Based on the chronotype, the two extreme profiles are morningness and eveningness individuals. Due to the relationship that both the chronotype and bruxism have with psychological factors and the fact that performing tasks not compatible with chronotype can trigger stress, this review presents the hypothesis that the prevalence of SB and AB can differ with the various chronotype profiles. New perspectives for the study of bruxism etiology may emerge from investigations on the topic.
ISSN:0306-9877
1532-2777
DOI:10.1016/j.mehy.2017.01.024