Bruxism in children: a warning sign for psychological problems.
Bruxism is nonfunctional clenching or grinding of the teeth. It is a destructive habit that may result in tooth wear. Although research on bruxism is extensive, its etiology remains debatable. The literature suggests that bruxism is correlated with both experienced and anticipated life stress. The purpose of this report is to describe 2 cases of severe bruxism in children of similar age with different life histories and to discuss the factors that could have triggered this parafunctional condition.
Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.. agantonio2002@yahoo.com.br
Andréa Gonçalves
AG
Antonio
Viviane Santos da Silva
VS
Pierro
Lucianne Cople
LC
Maia
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020186:Sleep Bruxism / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications*; D014072:Tooth Abrasion / Q000209:etiology