Epworth Sleepiness Scale and Sleep Disorders in young people with Sleep Bruxism. Cross-sectional study

The study aimed to describe the results of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale and sleep disturbances in young adults aged 21 to 25 diagnosed with sleep bruxism through polysomnography. A descriptive observational study was conducted with 20 participants to analyze sleep disturbances related to habits and behavioral disorders, as well as specific sleep disorders and movement disorders during sleep. Additionally, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale was applied, and physical conditions such as body mass index, neck circumference, and airway obstruction degree were evaluated. The statistical analysis was descriptive, using measures of central tendency, absolute, and relative frequencies. The results showed a high prevalence of sleep disorders in participants with Sleep Bruxism. The main disturbances observed were excessive daytime sleepiness (60%), insufficient sleep (40%), variability in sleep schedules (50%), insomnia (30%), and somniloquy (75%). The recorded averages were: Epworth Sleepiness Index of 11, neck circumference of 33.15 cm, Body mass index of 23.58, and airway obstruction degree of 20%, none of which reached risk levels. In conclusion, the results reflect a high prevalence of sleep disturbances, mainly excessive daytime sleepiness, insufficient sleep, possible signs of depressive disorder, and somniloquy in young adults with sleep bruxism.

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