Analysis of the effects of a mandibular advancement device on sleep bruxism using polysomnography, the BiteStrip, the sleep assessment questionnaire, and occlusal force.

Purpose: This before and after study evaluated the effects of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) on sleep bruxism (SB) activity and its associated signs and symptoms.

Materials And Methods: Nineteen young adults (39.9 ± 12.

Validation of the Bitestrip versus polysomnography in the diagnosis of patients with a clinical history of sleep bruxism.

Objective: This validation study compared an electromyography (EMG) device, Bitestrip, versus polysomnography in the diagnosis of sleep bruxism (SB).

Study Design: Forty-nine consecutive patients (32 women and 17 men, 41.2 ± 12.