Bruxism: A Short Review
K. RameshTutor, Dept. of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Pallikkaranai, Chennai – 600 100.]]
Corresponding Author Email :drrameshmalar@gmail.com
Abstract: Bruxism is a repetitive action of jaw muscle characterized by grinding of teeth and/or by thrusting of the mandible. It has two distinct manifestations that is it happen during sleep or wakefulness, namely known as sleep bruxism and awake bruxism.
Keywords: Bruxism; Splints and mouthguards; psychological factors Back to TOC