title: The use of a bruxchecker in the evaluation of different grinding patterns during sleep bruxism.
abstract: A variety of problems involving the masticatory system can be partially attributed to parafunctional habits such as bruxism. These include occlusal trauma, abfractions, tooth migration, as well as temporomandibular dysfunction. Since bruxism is considered a contributing factor to the above-mentioned dental problems, it is essential to consider parafunctional habits in the diagnosis and treatment planning before doing any occlusal reconstruction. However, the problem lies in the lack or absence of a simple device or gauge useful to be able to diagnose and evaluate the occlusal schemes in the patient's grinding pattern. In this study, we have developed a very simple device (BruxChecker) for evaluating the grinding patterns in sleep bruxism. Using the BruxChecker, it was possible to visualize real or actual interferences during sleep bruxism. Therefore, examination of the grinding pattern using this device is necessary and crucial for making the proper treatment plan for each patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Craniofacial Growth and Development Dentistry, Kanagawa Dental College, 82 Inaoka-Cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.
authors.forename: Kanji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Onodera
authors.forename: Toshimi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kawagoe
authors.forename: Kenichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sasaguri
authors.forename: Cynthia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Protacio-Quismundo
authors.forename: Sadao
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sato
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000502:physiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D020186:Sleep Bruxism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000502:physiology