Assessment of the Pain, Stress and Emotional Factor Related to the Occurrence of Bruxism

Pejkovska Shahpaska, Budima (2019) Assessment of the Pain, Stress and Emotional Factor Related to the Occurrence of Bruxism. Balkan Journal of Dental Medicine, 23. ISSN 2335-0245

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Abstract

Background/Aim: Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that has multiple
etiology. Globally it is a widespread problem. The purpose of this study was
to assess the presence of pain, stress and to understand the emotional factor
and their relations to the occurrence of bruxism. Material and Methods:
For the purpose of this paper, 40 patients with partial edentuloissness and
bruxism were treated prosthetically and with night dentures. They were
assessed for the degree of the pain they feel and were given questionnaires
for the level of stress they feel and for their psychological situation. The
control group consisted of 40 patients who were not treated but were
diagnosed with the same methods like the previous group. Results: Patient
feel pain from the consequences of bruxism, disregarding the statistical
significance related to gender. Stress pays a major role as we live in a
dynamic and demanding society. The more competitive and ambitious
the person is the more there are possibilities for occurrence of bruxism.
Emotions are a very complex matter that unconsciously can be connected
to the presence of bruxism. Conclusions: Besides prosthetic rehabilitation,
sometimes a multidisciplinary approach is needed. Dentists should be aware
of their role as psychiatrist and need to be educated of the principles of a
patient’s analysis and of the cognitive behavioral therapy.
Key words: Pain, Stress, Emotional Factor, Bruxism

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health biotechnology Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Budima Pejkovska Sahpaska
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2023 07:52
Last Modified:	07 Jun 2023 12:41
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/31846

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