Prevalence of bruxism in children receiving treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry Volume 29, Number 1/2004 63 INTRODUCTION Attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common, but controversial syndrome characterized by developmentally inappropriate hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. Prevalence in the population has been reported to range from 1.7% to 17.8%. Substantial clinical evidence shows an association between sleep problems and ADHD in children. Sleep disorders in children are not a unitary clinical problem. They are commonly classified in the following groups:
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