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Bruxism: Conceptual discussion and review
R V Murali1, Priyadarshni Rangarajan2, Anjana Mounissamy3
1Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences
|May 28, 2015
Summary
Bruxism, a motor activity potentially harming dental structures, has unclear causes but is linked to stress and sleep issues. This review offers clinical suggestions for managing bruxism based on scientific data.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Neurology
Background:
- Bruxism is a motor activity with potential negative impacts on stomatognathic structures.
- The exact causes of bruxism remain unclear, though associations with stress, occlusal disorders, allergies, and sleep positioning exist.
- Diagnosing bruxism can be challenging due to its nonspecific pathology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current concepts regarding the etiology, diagnosis, and management of bruxism.
- To underline the effects of bruxism on dental structures.
- To provide clinically useful suggestions supported by scientifically sound data.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current concepts on bruxism.
- Analysis of the relationship between bruxism and dental structures.
- Synthesis of expert opinions and cautionary approaches.
Main Results:
- Bruxism is recognized as a detrimental motor activity.
- Limited cause-and-effect data necessitates reliance on expert opinion for management guidelines.
- The review consolidates information on bruxism's effects on dental health.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to establish clear cause-and-effect relationships in bruxism.
- Evidence-based clinical suggestions for bruxism management are presented.
- Understanding bruxism's impact on dental structures is crucial for effective intervention.
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