313 - Prevalence of Bruxism and Associated Factors in Children

Friday, May 26, 2023

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Location: Exhibit Hall

Has Audio

Presenting Author(s)

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Clayton J. McElroy, DMD

Pediatric Dental Resident
Saint Louis University Center For Advanced Dental Education
Saint Louis University Center For Advanced Dental Education
Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Program Director(s)

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Dan Stoeckel, DDS

Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program Director
Saint louis University
St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Research Mentor(s)

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Avanija Reddy, DMD

Assistant Professor
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of bruxism and associated factors in children from zero-to twelve-year-old.

Methods: A representative cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 50 children at Saint Louis University during their periodic examination. Data acquisition involved a survey for the parents, and a clinical examination. All data was analyzed using a 2-sample test for equality of proportions with continuity correction.

Results: TBD

Conclusion: TBD.