Prevalence of bruxism in children receiving treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a pilot study
Author: Malki GA, Zawawi KH, Melis M, Hughes CV.
Source:
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 29(1), 63-67.
The objective of this study was to evaluate reported bruxism among children
affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thirty children
diagnosed with ADHD and 30 healthy age and gender matched controls participated
in the study. All subjects were examined for dental attrition, and the parents
were asked for signs and symptoms of bruxism in their children using a
questionnaire. Prevalence of oral parafunction was evaluated comparing ADHD
children taking medications, ADHD children not taking medications, and controls.
Subjects affected by ADHD and pharmacologically treated showed higher occurrence
of bruxism compared to subjects affected by ADHD not taking medicines and
controls; and within the ADHD group taking medications, CNS-stimulants have been
associated with such side effect more frequently than the other drugs.