title: Bruxism elicited by inferior alveolar nerve injury: a case report.
abstract: The aim of this case report is to describe the history of a patient who received an injury to the right inferior alveolar nerve after placement of a dental implant, with bruxism noted afterward. The symptoms were managed by the use of an occlusal appliance worn at night and occasionally during the day, associated with increased awareness of parafunction during the day to reduce muscle pain and fatigue. Paresthesia of the teeth, gingiva, and lower lip persisted but were reduced during appliance use.
authors.affiliation: Craniofacial Pain Center, Tufts University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, USA. marcellomelis01@libero.it
authors.forename: Marcello
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Melis
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Coiana
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Secci
mesh_terms: D002012:Bruxism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008340:Mandibular Nerve; D008875:Middle Aged; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology; D012086:Reoperation; D061221:Trigeminal Nerve Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants