Current concepts of bruxism

D. Manfredini, J. Serra-Negra, F. Carboncini, F. Lobbezoo

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Abstract

Bruxism is a common phenomenon, and emerging evidence suggests that biologic, psychologic, and exogenous factors have greater involvement than morphologic factors in its etiology. Diagnosis should adopt the grading system of possible, probable, and definite. In children, it could be a warning sign of certain psychologic disorders. The proposed mechanism for the bruxism-pain relationship at the individual level is that stress sensitivity and anxious personality traits may be responsible for bruxism activities that may lead to temporomandibular pain, which in turn is modulated by psychosocial factors. A multiple-P (plates, pep talk, psychology, pills) approach involving reversible treatments is recommended, and adult prosthodontic management should be based on a common-sense cautionary approach.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)437–438
JournalThe International Journal of Prosthodontics
Volume30
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

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