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  • Dentistry
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Bruxism, the involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth, affects a significant portion of the population.
  • Understanding its prevalence, causes, and effective treatments is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current evidence on the prevalence, potential causes, and treatment options for bruxism.
  • To evaluate the existing literature regarding a potential cure for bruxism.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted using keywords such as 'bruxism,' 'prevalence,' 'causation,' and 'treatment.'
  • The search was limited to high-level evidence including Clinical Trials, Randomized Controlled Trials, Systematic Reviews, and Meta Analyses.
  • Additional relevant references were identified from the bibliographies of the selected articles.

Main Results:

  • The exact prevalence of bruxism remains unknown due to demographic variations and reliance on self-reported data.
  • Psychosocial factors (stress, mood, distress) and lifestyle choices (caffeine, alcohol, smoking) show a moderate association with sleep bruxism.
  • Evidence supports occlusal devices and biofeedback for sleep bruxism treatment, with conflicting or limited evidence for Botulinum toxin A and drug therapies.

Conclusions:

  • There is no established cure for bruxism.
  • Clinicians should exercise caution when undertaking dental rehabilitation for severe occlusal wear caused by bruxism.
  • Further research is needed to establish consensus on treatment protocols for both sleep and awake bruxism.