An Evaluation of The Relationship Between Self-Reported Sleep/Awake Bruxism and The Chronotype Profiles of The Dental Students

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the possible relationship between presence/absence self-reported sleep and/or awake bruxism and chronotype profiles dental students. Materials Methods: students at Istanbul Medipol University Medeniyet in fall semester 2020-2021 academic year participated study. Along with demographic data, an 11-item questionnaire evaluating quality bruxism, a 19-question Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ) determining chronotypes were applied. significance level was set P≤ 0.05 for statistical analysis. Results: 171 (female:128, 74.9%; male:43, 25.1%) mean age 22.32.2. There no difference presence or absence types (P=0.815). statistically lower than other (P<0.05). participants more likely have difficulty concentrating on daily activities Conclusions: profiles. However, negatively affects both focusing activities.