Tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching.
This study examines the diagnostic efficacy of lateral tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching. A retrospective study of 113 patients (85 active and 28 recall) using radiographic indicators, excessive tooth mobility and self-report by the patient suggests that tongue indentations when present are indicators of clenching and warrant routine examination.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002012:Bruxism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014059:Tongue / Q000473:pathology*