Bruxism is defined as occlusal stress during sleep.
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Bruxism
/ˈbɹʌksɪz(ə)m/
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4 entriesjaw clenchingjaw grindingteeth grindingtooth grinding
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6 entriesawake bruxismjaw clenchingnocturnal grindingparafunctional activitysleep bruxismteeth grinding
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Employment of autosuggestion in the treatment of "bruxism" may not be so well known.
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At the conclusion of the second International Conference on Endodontics in 1958 there was listed in the final summation the following very conservative statement: "There is a possibility that in rare cases bruxism may cause the death of the pulp."
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Disturbances of the Masticatory System gives a comprehensive outline of factors involved with a broad perspective as to the etiology of bruxisms, traumatic occlusion and functional disturbances of the temporomandibular joints and muscles.
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