critical review on the relation and impact of bruxism and prosthetic treatment

ABSTRACT

Background: Bruxism is defined as the medical term for clenching and grinding of teeth. It?s one of the most common parafunctional habit, occurring both during sleep "Eccentric Bruxism" and wakefulness "Centric Bruxism". Bruxism can result in tooth wear and damage, jaw disorders, headaches and dental restoration damage. Bruxism is usually a subconscious reflex that is often not recognized by the patient. As a consequence, one of the most difficult aspects of this treatable problem is convincing the patient of this disorder. The early diagnosis and management can prevent the breakdown of the dentition and pain in the orofacial region. Although various treatment modalities are present, the successful management of bruxism lies in the precise diagnosis and isolation of the etiology