THE EFFECTS OF BRUXISM ON STOMATOGNATHIC SYSTEM
Abstract:
Bruxism, one of the major disturbance of the stomatognathic system, affects almost half of the
population in the countries where there have been performed studies about this disease. These studies
have shown important signs of usage of the occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Evaluation and rehabilitation
of patients suffering from bruxism is a major challenge and can be performed by using some simple and
effective therapeutic techniques. This study is about a simple, very effective method which is in handy for
any practitioner, but is not really used: placement of night guards on the occlusal surfaces of the teeth
with the accentuation of functional usage of the anterior guards. Because in most of the studies there
have been outlined temporo-mandibular dysfunctions, diffuse headaches and muscular disorders, in this
study we will highlight the complications caused by teeth destruction and by restorations.
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