Prevalence of bruxism in patients attending the Dr. René Puig Bentz clinic at Pedro Henríquez Ureña University who use nicotine e-cigarettes (vapes), May-August 2025
Description
This dataset contains the results of a survey of 35 patients discharged from UNPHU, whose objective was to determine the prevalence of bruxism in patients who use nicotine e- cigarettes (vapes). Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, evaluating the relationship between bruxism and the duration of e-cigarette use in smokers, the prevalence of bruxism according to the age of the participants evaluated, according to gender, and the duration of use. Bruxism is a parafunctional activity that consists of clenching or grinding the teeth, causing alterations in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), dental occlusion, and masticatory muscles, and can consequently lead to premature tooth loss. Data were collected from May to August 2025. The research is cross-sectional, quantitative, and descriptive. The findings identified 22 patients with signs of bruxism out of 35 patients evaluated, representing a significant proportion. This highlights the clinical relevance of the problem and suggests an association between the use of nicotine e-cigarettes and the onset of bruxism.
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Steps to reproduce
1. Cross-sectional, descriptive, and quantitative study design. 2. Sample selection: 35 patients from the UNPHU School of Dentistry. 3. Application of a structured printed survey. 4. Data coding and analysis with the support of basic statistical tools (Excel/SPSS). 5. Results organized into frequency tables and percentages to facilitate analysis. 6. The instruments were validated through pilot testing and methodological consultation.
Institutions
- Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena