Bruxism
Oral Pathology

Author: Gianpiero Pescarmona
Date: 08/07/2008

Description

Tesina Carlotta Tanteri

DEFINITION

Bruxism (from the Greek βρυγμός (brugmós), gnashing of teeth) is grinding of the teeth, typically accompanied by clenching of the jaw.
Bruxism share many features with Restless Legs Syndrome

Also the link to the corresponding Mesh term has to be created

DatabaseLink
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EPIDEMIOLOGY

age, sex, seasonality, etc

SYMPTOMS

DIAGNOSIS

histopathology
radiology
NMR
laboratory tests

PATHOGENESIS

PATIENT RISK FACTORS

Vascular

Genetic

Acquired

Hormonal

Genetic

Acquired

TISSUE SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS

anatomical (due its structure)

vascular (due to the local circulation)

physiopathological (due to tissue function and activity)

COMPLICATIONS

THERAPY

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