Natural Sciences, Stomotology, 2026
ISSN: 1829-006X
CAN METHYLPHENIDATE USE IN CHILDREN/ADOLESCENTS FOR TREATMENT OF ADHD LEAD TO DEVELOPMENT OF BRUXISM: CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE
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Abstract
Aim: This current short review aims to evaluate if there is any association between methylphenidate usage in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and development of Bruxism. Materials and methods: Prospero registered (CRD42024538678). PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google scholar was searched using pre-specified search strategy. Clinical studies, case-reports and case series are included for the data synthesis. Exclusion criteria is narrative and systematic reviews. Results: A total of 135 titles were screened rigorously by two independent evaluators and after duplicate exclusion, removal of irrelevant titles, 10 articles were included for full text analysis out of which 8 qualified for final data synthesis. Conclusion: Most of the studies included in the current review suggests that there is an association between methylphenidate usage and development of Bruxism in children with ADHD but the evidence is weak as most of the included studies are case reports and more studies are required to confirm the same.