Characterization of Bruxism and complications in the Covid-19 pandemic: A Literature Review

Abstract: The research addresses bruxism and its characteristics associated with its development in the "pandemic period". In December 2019 there were reports of cases in China of a virus that would later spread to several countries, marking the beginning of a COVID-19 pandemic, its emerge...

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Autores: Libarino, Stefane Oliveira, Libarino, Chirley Oliveira, Pinheiro , Maria Clara Souto Mendes, Amorim, Verônica Oliveira Libarino de
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Recursos:Instituto Persona de Educação Superior
Repositorio:ID on line. Revista de psicologia
Idioma:portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.idonline.emnuvens.com.br:article/3874
Acesso em linha:https://idonline.emnuvens.com.br/id/article/view/3874
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Palavra-chave:bruxism
covid-19
anxiety
bruxismo
ansiedade
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Resumo:Abstract: The research addresses bruxism and its characteristics associated with its development in the "pandemic period". In December 2019 there were reports of cases in China of a virus that would later spread to several countries, marking the beginning of a COVID-19 pandemic, its emergence triggering several risk factors for this occlusal parafunction. Objective: The worries, anxieties, stresses, crises, psychological effects that are found in the pandemic and associated with other etiologies have formed a favorable climate for triggering risk factors that influence the formation or worsening of bruxism. Methodology: The Pubmed, Scielo and Lilacs databases were used as a means of research, and 19 articles were chosen to serve as a scientific basis for proving the theme. Conclusion: It is important to diagnose and treat bruxism in order to avoid an increase in frequency (daytime, nighttime or both) or severity (mild, moderate or severe) and if necessary with multidisciplinary treatment.