Bruxism is an involuntary and parafunctional act, usually nocturnal, and is associated with stress and anxiety. Bruxism causes a number of problems with the teeth, chewing muscles, and the temporomandibular joint.
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The patient suffering from bruxism may experience headaches, pain in the muscles of the face, pain in the temporomandibular joint, wear or fracture of the enamel, etc.
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The treatment of bruxism is multidisciplinary. In dentistry, discharge splints are made to relieve pain and muscle tension and prevent premature wear of the enamel.
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