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  • The study investigates the link between non-physiological oral behaviors and awake bruxism (teeth grinding) in adolescents, focusing on their association with mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
  • Out of 100 adolescents studied in Medellín, Colombia, 79 completed assessments to measure these behaviors and mental health symptoms using specific questionnaires.
  • Findings reveal that while depression isn't a key predictor of non-physiological oral behaviors, anxiety significantly increases the likelihood of both NPAOB and awake bruxism among adolescents.

Article Abstract

Objective: To examine the relationship between non-physiological awake oral behaviors (NPAOB) and awake bruxism (AB) and symptoms of depression, distress, anxiety and somatization in adolescents.

Methods: A total of 100 adolescents aged 12-15 from Medellín, Colombia participated, with 79 completing the assessments after excluding those with known health conditions. The frequency of NPAOB and AB was evaluated using the oral behavior checklist (OBC). Symptoms of depression, anxiety, distress, and somatization were assessed with standardized instruments (PHQ-A, GAD-7, PSS-C and PHQ-15).

Results: Symptoms of depression did not represent a significant predictor of NPAOB, but it is of AB. The occurrence of anxiety symptoms led to a twofold increase in the likelihood of having NPAOB (OR>2; p<0.05), while anxiety, distress and somatization was associated with a more than three times higher probability of NPAOB and AB (OR>2;p<0.05).

Conclusion: Distress, anxiety, depression and somatization significantly influences NPAOB and AB in adolescents.

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