Distribution of nocturnal bruxing patterns in man.
The distribution of nocturnal bruxing patterns in nine subjects was recorded and interpreted in accordance with current concepts of sleep physiology. Few bruxing events were seen in the first 2 h of sleep but peak periods were identified during the night. The findings suggested that bruxism and REM sleep were closely associated and pointed towards a central aetiology for bruxing activity.
D002012:Bruxism / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D012890:Sleep / Q000502:physiology*; D012895:Sleep, REM / Q000502:physiology; D013997:Time Factors