Nivedhitha MS
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Institution of Medical and Technical Sciences, IndiaPublications
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Research
Usage of Gadgets and Bruxism in Children-A Questionnaire Study
Author(s): Meenapriya M, Deepa Gurunathan*, Nivedhitha MS, Joyson Moses and Mahesh Ramakrishnan
Background: Technology plays a vital role in our daily lives. These include electronic games, home computers, handheld devices and different types of gadgets. Generally, children and adolescents nowadays use gadgets excessively. Usage of gadgets can have negative and positive impacts on children. Bruxism is a non -functional grinding or clenching of teeth. This habit can be conscious or unconscious during the day or night. Aim: This survey aims at assessing the usage of gadgets among children associated with bruxism in children. Materials and Methods: A survey questionnaire on the usage of gadgets and bruxism was prepared. This survey was conducted by circulating among the parents. The questions were focused on the bruxism and usage of gadgets by the children. Bruxism questions were framed according to the guidelines given by American Association of Sleep Medicine. The results were an.. Read More»