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[Interactions between drug prescriptions and bruxism].
Antoine Audemard1, Olivier Robin2
1Dr en chirurgie dentaire, Faculté d'odontologie, Université Lyon 1, 11 rue Guillaume Paradin, 69372 Lyon cedex 08, France.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|April 25, 2025
Summary
Certain medications, including antipsychotics and SSRI antidepressants, can cause bruxism, which is involuntary teeth grinding. Healthcare providers should monitor patients for this side effect and recommend dental consultation if needed.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pharmacology
- Dentistry
Context:
- Bruxism, an oral parafunction involving involuntary teeth clenching or grinding, is influenced by various factors.
- Medications and stimulants are recognized risk factors for developing bruxism.
- Complex neurophysiological mechanisms and neuromediators regulate bruxism, presenting therapeutic targets.
Purpose:
- To highlight the association between specific medications and the onset of bruxism.
- To inform healthcare professionals about the risk of drug-induced bruxism.
- To emphasize the need for patient monitoring and dental referral.
Summary:
- Antipsychotics and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants are frequently linked to bruxism.
- Bruxism is a common side effect in individuals using recreational drugs.
- Neuromediators involved in bruxism's regulation are targets for pharmacological interventions.
Impact:
- Increased awareness among psychiatrists, physicians, and addictologists regarding medication-induced bruxism.
- Improved patient care through proactive monitoring and timely dental referrals.
- Potential reduction in bruxism prevalence associated with certain pharmacotherapies and substance use.
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