Publications by authors named "Pauletto Patricia"
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- The study investigates the prevalence and severity of sleep bruxism (SB) in edentulous patients, who are those without natural teeth, using a definitive measurement method.* -
- Conducted with 23 edentulous patients using new complete dentures, the research assessed SB through a portable device while patients slept at home.* -
- Results showed that 78.26% of participants had SB, with 55.5% experiencing light bruxism and 39% showing moderate to severe cases.*
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- - The study explores bruxism's complex origins, noting that both genetic and non-genetic factors contribute to its development, but the role of genetic markers is still not well understood.
- - Researchers analyzed 21 reports, including 16 original studies, focusing on genetic associations with sleep bruxism (SB) and awake bruxism (AB), identifying 15 significant genetic polymorphisms across 11 genes.
- - Findings suggest specific genes associated with SB (like serotonergic and dopaminergic pathways) and AB (like ACTN3 and ANKK1), indicating potential genetic influences but highlighting the need for further research.
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- Bruxism is a condition involving teeth clenching or grinding, often managed when adverse effects are felt, with botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) being a controversial treatment option.
- This study aims to assess the effectiveness of BoNT-A for managing bruxism in adults by analyzing systematic reviews and conducting a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases.
- The research will not require ethics approval and aims to publish findings in a high-impact journal, ensuring that results are effectively communicated to the broader scientific community.
Objective: This study evaluated the association between sleep bruxism and snoring. Additionally, the associations between sleep bruxism and age, sex, body mass index, sleep structure, sleep quality, and sleepiness were evaluated.
Methods: Adults suspected of having sleep disorders (n = 61) underwent single-night video polysomnography according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine criteria.
Background: ChatGPT was not intended for use in health care, but it has potential benefits that depend on end-user understanding and acceptability, which is where health care students become crucial. There is still a limited amount of research in this area.
Objective: The primary aim of our study was to assess the frequency of ChatGPT use, the perceived level of knowledge, the perceived risks associated with its use, and the ethical issues, as well as attitudes toward the use of ChatGPT in the context of education in the field of health.
With the growing popularity of clear aligners, more patients have chosen to use them instead of traditional orthodontic braces to correct their malocclusions. Clear aligners offer distinct advantages over conventional fixed braces, such as limited aesthetic impact, the convenience of easily removing them for meals, improved accessibility for brushing and flossing, and a treatment approach that avoids the use of metal, minimizing potential irritation to the cheeks and gums. Manufacturers point out a disadvantage that can be administered in this type of treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To identify the prevalence of Awake Bruxism (AB).
Sources: The electronic search was done in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, LILACS, Livivo, Scopus, and Web of Science databases up to January 2nd, 2023. The search strategies combined terms such as "bruxism," "awake," and related terms when conducting searches in databases.
Objectives: This systematic review investigated the prevalence of tooth wear between patients with and without Down syndrome.
Methods: Six databases (Embase, LILACS, Livivo, PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science) and grey literature (Google Scholar, OpenGrey and ProQuest) were searched until March 7, 2022. Observational studies were included to assess the differences in tooth wear prevalence and/or severity in Down syndrome and non-syndromic controls.
Objectives: This systematic review aimed to answer the following question 'What are the worldwide prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and associated factors among oral health-care workers (OHCWs) before vaccination?'
Methods: Seven databases and registers as well as three grey databases were searched for observational studies in the field. Paired reviewers independently screened studies, extracted data and assessed the methodological quality. Overall seroprevalence for SARS-CoV-2 infection was analysed using a random-effect model subgrouped by professional category.
Objectives: The aim of the present systematic review was to evaluate the dimensional influence of the epithelialized tissue graft harvested from the palate in the postoperative pain.
Material And Methods: Research was conducted in electronic databases Cochrane Library, Embase, LILACS, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science upwards May 15, 2022. Studies that reported the influence of graft dimensions of palatal epithelized harvesting on postoperative pain were eligible.
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- The study investigated the potential link between specific genetic variations in the melatonin receptor type 1A gene and sleep bruxism in a Brazilian population.
- Participants underwent polysomnography to assess sleep issues, and DNA was collected for analysis of three single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs).
- The results showed no significant association between these SNPs and sleep bruxism, indicating that they are unlikely to play a role in this condition among the studied individuals.
Disocclusion guides in occlusal splints on temporomandibular disorders and sleep bruxism: a systematic review.
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
January 2023
Objective: To determine the best disocclusion guidance in occlusal splints (OSs) to manage and treat temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and sleep bruxism (SB).
Study Design: The research was conducted on 7 major electronic databases and 3 gray literature sources. We included randomized trials, nonrandomized clinical trials, and before-and-after studies.
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- The study aimed to determine the prevalence of geographic tongue in adults over 18 by reviewing population-based observational studies.
- A systematic search of multiple databases and gray literature identified 3046 studies, ultimately narrowing down to 11 for quantitative analysis.
- The findings showed a prevalence of about 3%, indicating that approximately 1 in 30 adults has geographic tongue, with consistency in prevalence during different phases of the condition.
Introduction The number of systematic reviews (SRs) in dentistry published each year has grown considerably, and they have been essential in clinical decision-making and health policy.Objective The objective is to critically appraise SRs of intervention in dentistry using the 'A Measurement Tool to Assess Systematic Reviews 2' (AMSTAR 2) tool published within one year.Methods A search in the Medline/PubMed database was performed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudy Objectives: To evaluate the available evidence on the putative relationships between sleep bruxism (SB) and, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to assess the extent of research on this topic, and to formulate suggestions for future research.
Methods: A scoping review including studies examining temporal and overall association and prevalence of SB and OSA was performed. Six main databases and gray literature were searched.
Objective: To assess effects of stabilization splints on signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders of muscular origin compared to other treatments.
Methods: A search for articles via six electronic databases and gray literature was conducted. The risk of bias was evaluated with the Cochrane Collaboration tool.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic health crisis has changed household and school routines leaving children and adolescents without important anchors in life. This, in turn, can influence their mental health, changing their behavioral and psychological conditions.
Aims: To systematically review the literature to answer the question: "What is the worldwide prevalence of mental health effects in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic?".
Objective: To evaluate the association of single-nucleotide polymorphisms within the catechol-O-methyltransferase and 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A genes with sleep bruxism in individuals diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.
Design: Sixty-nine individuals with suspected sleep-related problems were evaluated by polysomnography, following the recommendations of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples were collected only from 48 of the study participants because of missing polysomnographic data.
Purpose: The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to compare the survival rate of single crowns supported by extra-short implants (≤ 6 mm) to those supported by conventional implants, with or without previous maxillary sinus augmentation. The proportion of failures was described according to the type of complication and follow-up periods.
Materials And Methods: Randomized and prospective clinical trials were selected from six databases and gray literature.
Objective: To answer the question: What do we know so far about the clinical performance of short implants (≤ 7 mm) when compared to standard length implants in vertically augmented bone, as well as which is the overall confidence of the systematic reviews (SRs) about this topic?
Materials And Methods: An overview of SRs was conducted. The searches were performed in six electronic databases and grey literature. SRs about short (≤ 7 mm) versus standard dental implants performance in vertically augmented bone were included.
Background/aims: As the popularity of sports activities grows, so do the number of sport-related injuries. Furthermore, sports that use equipment or vehicles that modify the speed of the player can present more serious injuries. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the overall prevalence of orofacial trauma in wheeled non-motor sports athletes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The objective of this systematic review was to answer the question: "Is there association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in untreated adults?"
Methods: We included observational studies that evaluated the health-related quality of life of patients with OSA vs control groups, through generic and disease-specific questionnaires. The searches were conducted in six databases: Embase, Lilacs, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Additional search in the grey literature and hand search were performed, and also experts were consulted.
Association Between Sleep Bruxism and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review.
J Oral Facial Pain Headache
December 2020
Aims: To evaluate the association between sleep bruxism (SB) and quality of life (QoL) in the general population.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted, and studies were included with no restrictions regarding age, gender, or language. SB and general health-related QoL and/or oral health-related QoL (OHRQoL) measures in the included studies needed to be based on validated tools.
Objective: To critically appraise available literature concerning the effect of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (CTA) in postoperative palatal pain management.
Materials And Methods: Electronic databases (Cochrane, PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, and Web of Science) were searched, complemented with grey literature databases up to June 2020. Studies reporting the effect of cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive compared to any other methods in postoperative palatal pain management were considered eligible.