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Mar 7, 2024 · Bruxism is a jaw-muscle activity characterized by teeth grinding and clenching. While many of its negative consequences (e.g., jaw-muscle pain, tooth fractures) are of particular interest to dentists, new insights underline the need for physicians to be knowledgeable about bruxism.
objective was to assess what top-ranking medical journals have published on bruxism. Besides, we tested the insights described there against current science regarding the definition, assessment, epidemiology, etiology, consequences, comorbidities, and management of bruxism.
Bruxism is the habit of grinding your teeth or clenching or thrusting your jaw forward. It can cause headaches and muscle pain and damage your teeth and gum tissues. Talk to your dentist about ways to help identify and interrupt bruxism.
- Anita M. Mark
- 2021
Nov 8, 2019 · This study discusses the need for an updated consensus and has the following aims: (i) to further clarify the 2013 definition and to develop separate definitions for sleep and awake bruxism; (ii) to determine whether bruxism is a disorder rather than a behaviour that can be a risk factor for certain clinical conditions; (iii) to re-examine the 2...
- F. Lobbezoo, J. Ahlberg, K. G. Raphael, P. Wetselaar, A. G. Glaros, T. Kato, V. Santiago, E. Winocur...
- 2018
An expert panel including professionals from different medical fields published 2 consecutive articles focusing on the definition of bruxism, as well as an overview article presenting the ongoing work to prepare a Standardized Tool for the Assessment of Bruxism (STAB) to reflect the current bruxism paradigm shift from pathology to behavior ...
- Daniele Manfredini, Jari Ahlberg, Frank Lobbezoo
- 2021
Mar 24, 2023 · This article will provide an overview of the diagnosis of common temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and bruxism, along with their relevance in management of tooth wear.
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Dec 17, 2020 · Abstract. Purpose. The purpose of this Best Evidence Consensus Statement is to report on the prevalence, potential causes or association, treatment and cure of bruxism. Materials and Methods.
