Bruxism Awareness Prior to Dental Implant Treatment

The control group included patients aged 18-65 who were systemically healthy, had no clinical or self-reported signs of bruxism, and were eligible for implant treatment. Data collected included demographic characteristics (age, gender), systemic and periodontal health status, and clinical examination findings confirming the absence of bruxism. These patients also completed the Fonseca Anamnestic Index (FAI) to assess temporomandibular disorder (TMD) symptoms and the Perceived Stress Scale-14 (PSS-14) to evaluate emotional stress levels. A bruxism awareness questionnaire was also applied to determine baseline knowledge in individuals without bruxism. All assessments were conducted before implant surgery using standardized diagnostic tools.