Bruxism is defined as habitual nonfunctional forceful contact of teeth, which is involuntary. These movements can include excessive grinding, clenching, or rubbing of teeth.
Other non...
Teeth
Wearing of facets, abraded areas
Extreme wear of primary teeth is occasionally observed; however, pulp or nerve damage is rare.
Broken dental restorations
Loose teeth
Progression of ...
Often, children outgrow bruxism and no treatment is indicated.
When palliative management is not adequate and treatment is needed, it is best managed in a multiprofessional te...
American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Sleep related bruxism. In: International Classification of Sleep Disorders: Diagnostic and Coding Manual. 3rd ed. Westchester, IL: American Aca...
306.8 Other specified psychophysiological malfunction
327.53 Sleep related bruxism
F45.8 Other somatoform disorders
G47.63 Sleep related bruxism
191983006 Bruxism (teeth grinding) (di...
Q: What is the recommendation for nighttime bruxism management in a preschool child?
A: The majority of bruxism in children stops without any therapy. Considering the controversial nature of treatm...
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