Pediatric classification of rhythmic masticatory muscle activity (RMMA) frequency has lower ranges of electromyography (EMG) indexes.
Signs and symptoms of sleep bruxism (SB) reported on questionnaires have low to moderate sensitivity.
Parents underreport 56% to 73.7% of bruxism in children. Improved awareness is needed.
Parents who report tooth clenching or grinding in their child are accurate in over 83% of cases.
Children's self-reported craniofacial complaints and dentist-assessed tooth wear were more sensitive to the presence of bruxism.