Publications by authors named "J E Ahlberg"
Background: Recently, the Standardised Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) has been developed for use in clinical and research settings.
Objectives: The aim of the present study is to describe the process of forward and back translation and pilot testing of the STAB into Italian.
Methods: The English version of the STAB was adopted as a template for translation into other languages, according to a step-by-step procedure led by the expert STAB bruxism panel and mother tongue experts in the field.
Sleep bruxism (SB) affects a considerable part of the population and is associated with neuroticism, stress, and anxiety in various studies. However, the causal mechanisms between neuroticism and SB have not been examined. Understanding the reasons for SB is important as understanding bruxism may allow improved comprehensive management of the disorders and comorbidities related to it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the current study was to evaluate the clinical utility of bruxism episode index in predicting the level of masticatory muscle pain intensity. The study involved adults (n = 220) recruited from the Outpatient Clinic of Temporomandibular Disorders at the Department of Experimental Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University, during the period 2017-2022. Participants underwent medical interview and dental examination, focusing on signs and symptoms of sleep bruxism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aimed to assess the effects of aligners on masseter muscle activity by using an electromyographic device in the home environment.
Methods: The study was performed on healthy patients who required orthodontic treatment. Three different 24 h-EMG recording sessions were performed in different conditions: without aligners, with passive aligners, and with active aligners.