Changes in the incidence of nocturnal bruxism in college students: 1966-1989

The frequency of self-reported nocturnal bruxism in three large samples of college undergraduates was compared as a means of assessing change in the incidence of this disorder since 1966. We found the incidence of nocturnal bruxism had increased from 5.1% to 20.5% in college students over the period...

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Published inPerceptual and motor skills Vol. 69; no. 2; p. 481
Main Authors Hicks, R A, Conti, P A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1989
Subjects
Bruxism - epidemiology
Circadian Rhythm
Cohort Studies
Humans
Students - psychology
United States
Universities
United States
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Summary:The frequency of self-reported nocturnal bruxism in three large samples of college undergraduates was compared as a means of assessing change in the incidence of this disorder since 1966. We found the incidence of nocturnal bruxism had increased from 5.1% to 20.5% in college students over the period covered by these studies.
ISSN:0031-5125
DOI:10.2466/pms.1989.69.2.481