Influence of awake bruxism behaviors on fatigue of the masticatory muscles in healthy young adults.

The present cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the relationship between awake bruxism and fatigue of masticatory muscles in healthy young adults. For this purpose, 121 graduate students participated in this study. Frequency of awake bruxism was collected for 7 consecutive days by ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using an online survey (mentimeter).

Real time evaluation of awake bruxism behaviors in young asymptomatic students and its impact on the masticatory muscles.

Statement Of Problem: The relationship of awake bruxism with pain is still unclear.

Purpose: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate awake bruxism behavior for 1 week in healthy young adults with ecological momentary assessment, assess its relationship with masticatory muscle tenderness, and the participation of endogenous analgesia.

Material And Methods: A total of 150 healthy participants were provided with a smartphone application that sent 10 alerts at random intervals every day.