This study aims to explore the relationships between tooth wear (TW) and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The null hypothesis is that TW is not associated to MSDs. It also explores the influence of bruxism signs, life habits and stress on TW and MSDs.
This study is based on questionnaires and clinical examination performed by a dentist.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
385
Evaluation of dental wear by BEWE (Basic Erosive Wear Examination: score 0-3) examination and Musculoskeletal disorders are listed by the "NORDIC" questionnaire developed by Kuorinka et al. (2001)
Institute of Dentistry University of Liege
Liège, Choose A State, Belgium
RECRUITINGPresence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
"Nordique Questionnaire": validated self-report questionnaire to evaluate musculo skeletal health, particularly MSD on 9 different zones
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Tooth wear following BEWE index
Clinical examination will give a global score on 18 following Basic Erosive Wear Examination (BEWE) index.
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Life habits and stress
10-points likert scale self-report questionnaire
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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