Is there any association between sleep bruxism and temporomandibular joint dysfunction?

Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali |Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Published On 2023-03-06T20:00:29+05:30 | Updated On 7 March 2023 12:46 PM IST

There is a positive association that exists between sleep bruxism and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) suggests a new study published in the Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice

A study was conducted to answer the question, “Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in adults?”

This study followed PRISMA guidelines and was registered in PROSPERO. As eligibility criteria, observational studies that evaluated the association between sleep disorder and TMD were included. Exclusion criteria included a) studies that evaluated sleep quality and not the association of sleep disorders with TMD, b) experimental studies, book chapters, conference proceedings, and systematic reviews. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool was used to assess the risk of bias.

Results

In the literature search, 3425 articles were found. After the exclusion of duplicates, 2752 were selected for reading the title and abstract, of which 26 were read in full, and 18 met eligibility criteria.

Based on a systematic review of 18 clinical studies (with mostly low risk of bias), the authors reported that the association between sleep bruxism and the development of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) in adults is unclear owing to conflicting results. However, positive associations exist between TMD and the following conditions: obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, and gastroesophageal reflux.

At this moment, the association of sleep bruxism with TMD is unclear; however, a host of other conditions show a positive association with TMD. The results point toward the importance of comprehensive patient examination and interdisciplinary care in the effective management of TMD.

The association of sleep bruxism with TMD is controversial. While, for obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, snoring, and gastroesophageal reflux, the analyzed studies showed a positive association.

Reference:

Amanda Tereza Pala Mendes, Juliana Dias Corpa Tardelli, André Luís Botelho & Andréa Cândido Dos Reis (2022) Is there any association between sleep disorder and temporomandibular joint dysfunction in adults? – A systematic review, CRANIO®, DOI: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2154022

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Source : The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice

Dr. Shravani Dali

Dr. Shravani Dali has completed her BDS from Pravara institute of medical sciences, loni. Following which she extensively worked in the healthcare sector for 2+ years. She has been actively involved in writing blogs in field of health and wellness. Currently she is pursuing her Masters of public health-health administration from Tata institute of social sciences. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

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