NCT07053865

Electromyographic Assessment of Sleep Bruxism in Patients With Stage III and IV Periodontitis

Electromyographic Assessment of Sleep Bruxism in Patients With Stage III and IV Periodontitis: Findings From a Cross-sectional Study.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Siena · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 28 Years – 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to investigate the association between periodontitis Stage III and IV and the intensity and duration of sleep bruxism episodes. Surface electromyography (EMG) of the masseter muscle will be used to instrumentally assess sleep bruxism in patients with and without periodontal disease

Detailed description

The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate whether patients with Stage III and IV periodontitis exhibit differences in sleep bruxism activity compared to individuals without periodontal disease. Participants will undergo comprehensive periodontal assessment and 24-hour EMG recording of the masseter muscle using a portable device. Bruxism activity will be quantified using the Bruxism Work Index (BWI) and Bruxism Time Index (BTI). The study aims to clarify the potential relationship between periodontal inflammation and masticatory muscle activity during sleep, following standardized diagnostic and recording protocols

Conditions

• Bruxism
• Periodontitis
• Sleep Bruxism

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Surface Electromyography (dia-BRUXO)	Participants will undergo 24-hour surface electromyographic recording of the left masseter muscle using the dia-BRUXO portable device to quantify sleep bruxism activity through Bruxism Work Index (BWI) and Bruxism Time Index (BTI).

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-27
• Primary completion: 2025-07-31
• Completion: 2025-07-31
• First posted: 2025-07-08
• Last updated: 2025-09-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Italy