Impact of Distress Level, Sleep Quality and Occlusal Trauma on Periodontal Status Among Bruxers
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Conditions studied: Periodontitis, Bruxism, Sleep Quality, Distress Level, Occlusal Trauma
In brief
Increased distress levels and impaired sleep quality are known to exacerbate bruxism by enhancing masticatory muscle activity, leading to excessive and prolonged occlusal forces. These abnormal forces may result in occlusal trauma, which can compromise the adaptive capacity of the periodontal tissues by increasing tooth mobility, widening the periodontal ligament space, and accelerating alveolar bone loss, particularly in the presence of existing periodontal inflammation. Although occlusal trauma alone may not initiate periodontal disease, it can act as an important modifying factor in disease progression. Despite the recognized individual associations of distress, sleep quality, bruxism, and periodontal health, limited evidence exists regarding their combined impact on periodontal status among bruxers. Therefore, evaluating the influence of distress level, sleep quality, and occlusal trauma on periodontal status is essential to better understand disease progression and to facilitate comprehensive, multidisciplinary management strategies for individuals with bruxism.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07615153
- Run by
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
- People needed
- 128
- Starts
- 2026-06-22
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-27
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-03
Who can join
Age: 30 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Test Group:
- Adults aged 30-45 years
- Patients diagnosed with periodontitis according to the 2017 World Workshop classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.
- Patients who are probable bruxers according to BRUXSCREEN-Q
- Minimum of 20 natural teeth
- Control Group:
- Adults aged 30-45 years
- Patients diagnosed with periodontitis according to the 2017 World Workshop classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.
- Patients who are not probable bruxers according to BRUXSCREEN-Q
- Minimum of 20 natural teeth
You may not qualify if…
- Systemic conditions affecting periodontium (e.g., diabetes, auto immune disorders)
- History of drugs having the potential impact on periodontal status like phenytoin, cyclosporin, calcium-channel blockers or antidepressant drugs
- Patients with pulpal pathology
- Pregnant or lactating females
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