Analysis of the correlation between bruxism and sleep and mood disorders: a case-control study
Background and Purpose: Bruxism is a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by
clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible.
Aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between bruxism and sleep, anxiety and
stress disorders.
Materials and Methods: 502 post-pubertal patients (304 females;