Bruxism is a non-functional repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by grinding or clenching the teeth. Bruxism, characterized by the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, is a prevalent parafunctional habit affecting individuals of all ages. Stress, anxiety, and depression are the psychological factors most commonly associated with the presence of bruxism.
Systemically healthy patients
Patient having periodontitis with bruxism
Age between 30-50 years
History of mental health disorder
History of systemic disease
History of drugs having the potential impact on periodontal status like phenytoin, cyclosporin, calcium-channel blockers or antidepressant drugs
Pregnant or lactating females
Single group
Subgingival instrumentation
Other interventionAll the participants will undergo scaling and root planning with hand scalers, curettes and ultrasonic scaler.
Psychological distress
Assessment of psychological distress will be done by using Kessler Psychological distress(K10)
Mental Health Status
Assessment of mental health status will be done by using mental health inventory 38
periodontal parameter
periodontal probing depth
periodontal inflammation
bleeding on probing
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