ARE BUS DRIVERS EFFECTED BY STRESS RELATED BRUXISM: A “See It Through” ANALYSIS USING CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY DESIGN

Abstract

Bruxism, also known as Bruxomania, is the grinding of teeth at night and during the day. The aetiology for bruxism may be local, systemic, psychological or occupational. The psychological reasons are anxiety, emotional stress etc., The current generation worldwide is commonly affected by a factor called 'stress'. Stress also has its effect on the human body by various means.