Treatment of root and alveolar bone resorption associated with bruxism.
This report describes root and alveolar bone resorption associated with a single tooth which had been subjected to occlusal trauma during bruxing activity. Management of this unusually severe case is described, including the provision of an occlusal splint, endodontic therapy and occlusal adjustment to the natural dentition.
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry, Charles Clifford Dental Hospital.
D000293:Adolescent; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012391:Root Resorption / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013165:Splints