title: Bruxism: Conceptual discussion and review.
abstract: Bruxism is commonly considered a detrimental motor activity, potentially causing overload of the stomatognathic structures. The etiology of bruxism is unclear, but the condition has been associated with stress, occlusal disorders, allergies and sleep positioning. Due to its nonspecific pathology, bruxism may be difficult to diagnose. Unfortunately, very little data exists on the subject of a cause-and-effect relationship of bruxism to the point that expert opinions and cautionary approaches are still considered the best available sources for suggesting good practice indicators. The present paper reviewed current concepts on bruxism, etiology, diagnosis and management, underlining its effects on dental structures in an attempt to provide clinically useful suggestions based on scientifically sound data.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Murali
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Priyadarshni
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rangarajan
authors.affiliation: Intern, SRM Dental College and Hospital, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors.forename: Anjana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mounissamy
keywords: Occlusion; oral dyskinesis; parasomnia; somatoform disorders; tooth-grinding