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Bruxism
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"The smith's dog sleeps at the noise of the hammer, and wakes at the grinding of teeth." - Unknown Bruxism comes from the Greek word "brychein," which means 'to gnash the teeth'. It can cause enough noise to disturb the bed partner's sleep. On an average, bruxism occurs about 25 times a night, with each episode lasting anywhere between four to five-seconds. In some cases, people with bruxism may grind their teeth for more than two minutes.  Sleep bruxism may go unnoticed when it is in a mild form, which may not warrant treatment. Victims wake up to the problem only in the midst of complications which could manifest as jaw problems, headaches or injury to the teeth. Awareness about the condition is important; Corrective dental care could remedy the problem to a great extent. |
Latest Publication and Research on Bruxism - Updated on 04/18/2013.
[Course of action in front of children or adolescent suffering from temporomandibular disorders]. - Published by PubMed
Bruxism and myofascial TMDs. - Published by PubMed
A preliminary randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of hydroxyzine for treating sleep bruxism in children. - Published by PubMed
A prospective 10-year study of metal ceramic single crowns and fixed dental prosthesis retainers in private practice set tings. - Published by PubMed
Behavioral effects and pharmacokinetics of ({+/-})-3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy) after intragastric administration to baboons. - Published by PubMed
[Course of action in front of children or adolescent suffering from temporomandibular disorders]. - Published by PubMed
Bruxism and myofascial TMDs. - Published by PubMed
A preliminary randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial of hydroxyzine for treating sleep bruxism in children. - Published by PubMed
A prospective 10-year study of metal ceramic single crowns and fixed dental prosthesis retainers in private practice set tings. - Published by PubMed
Behavioral effects and pharmacokinetics of ({+/-})-3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA, Ecstasy) after intragastric administration to baboons. - Published by PubMed
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