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Bruxism, Pediatric

Anupama R. Tate, DMD, MPH and Karen R. Fratantoni, MD, MPH Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • 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...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • 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 ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • 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...

ONGOING CARE

FOLLOW-UP RECOMMENDATIONS

Patient Monitoring

The large majority of bruxism in children stops without any therapy. Monitor for significant associated problems; recommend treatment if damage ...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Sleep related bruxism. In: International Classification of Sleep Disorders: Diagnostic and Coding Manual. 3rd ed. Westchester, IL: American Aca...

CODES

ICD9

  • 306.8 Other specified psychophysiological malfunction

  • 327.53 Sleep related bruxism

ICD10

  • F45.8 Other somatoform disorders

  • G47.63 Sleep related bruxism

SNOMED

  • 191983006 Bruxism (teeth grinding) (di...

FAQ

  • 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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