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Bruxism: Conceptual discussion and review

2015; Medknow; Volume: 7; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4103/0975-7406.155948

0976-4879

Dr.Priyadarshni Rangarajan Dr.Priyadarshni Rangarajan, R Murali, Anjana Mounissamy,

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Bruxism is commonly considered a detrimental motor activity, potentially causing overload of the stomatognathic structures. The etiology of bruxism is unclear, but the condition has been associated with stress, occlusal disorders, allergies and sleep positioning. Due to its nonspecific pathology, bruxism may be difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, very little data exists on the subject of a cause-and-effect relationship of bruxism to the point that expert opinions and cautionary approaches are still considered the best available sources for suggesting good practice indicators. The present paper reviewed current concepts on bruxism, etiology, diagnosis and management, underlining its effects on dental structures in an attempt to provide clinically useful suggestions based on scientifically sound data.