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The dental demolition derby: bruxism and its impact - part 2: early management of bruxism

Tom Thayer, Rahat Ali

2022BDJ10 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Bruxism is a term that encompasses a range of presentations of rhythmic and repetitive muscular activity. For many, this is not a significant problem but for some, the behaviour leads to significant problems and extensive tissue damage. This is different to temporomandibular disorders. This paper will review methods of managing cases where bruxism is destructive, or potentially destructive, before needing to resort to full reconstruction.

Topics & Concepts

MedicineDentistryHard tissueOrthodonticsTemporomandibular Joint DisordersOropharyngeal Anatomy and PathologiesDental Erosion and Treatment