Bruxism

s. Even though the teeth are in an edge-to-edge position, the teeth are in maximum intercuspation; this patient possesses a Class III occlusion.Bruxism , gnashing of teeth) is grinding of the teeth, typically accompanied by clenching of the jaw. It is an oral parafunctional activity that occurs to some extent in most humans. Bruxism is caused by the activation of reflex chewing activity; it is not a learned habit. Chewing is a complex neuromuscular activity that is controlled by reflex nerve pathways, with higher control by the brain. During sleep, the reflex part is active while the higher control is inactive, resulting in bruxism. In most people, bruxism is mild enough not to be a health problem; however, some people suffer from significant bruxism that can become symptomatic.Bruxism often occurs during sleep and can even occur during short naps. Bruxism is one of the most common sleep disorders: 30 to 40 million Americans grind their teeth during sleep. (From the Wikpedia article Bruxism.)

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Recent Publications on Bruxism:
Management of temporomandibular disorder associated with bruxism. Bruxism is the non-functional clenching or grinding of the teeth that may...	17th November, 2009	Department of Pedodontics, Seema Dental College and Hospital, Rishikesh -	J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2009 Oct-Dec;27(4):253-5. DOI Direct Link
Bruxism associated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors: two cases. Bruxism is the non-functional clenching or grinding of the teeth that may...	17th November, 2009		J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2009 Dec;29(6):620-2. DOI Direct Link
[Electron microscopic study of wedge-shaped defects of teeth on initial stage] The aim of thes; study was to observe initial stage of wedge-shaped...	17th November, 2009		Stomatologiia (Mosk). 2009;88(4):39-42.
Treatment of bruxism in children: a systematic review. Objective: To conduct a systematic review to assess and analyze the...	10th November, 2009		Quintessence Int. 2009 Nov-Dec;40(10):849-55.
Self-inflicted oral injury in an infant with transverse myelitis. Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is an inflammatory disorder that affects...	6th November, 2009	Postgraduate Student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of	Spec Care Dentist. 2009 Nov-Dec;29(6):254-8. DOI Direct Link
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Press Releases About Bruxism:
Teeth Grinding Linked to Sleep Apnea	2nd November, 2009	American College of Chest Physicians	Bruxism Prevalent in Caucasians with Sleep Disorders SAN DIEGO, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep
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BioNews Results for Bruxism:
Management of temporomandibular disorder associated with bruxism	MDLinx:  Nov 20 2009 12:25PM Matching: bruxism
Shock Treatment For Teeth Grinding Becoming Acceptable	MedIndia:  Nov 15 2009 7:29AM Matching: bruxism
Teeth grinders are in for a shock	National Library for Health NHS:  Nov 14 2009 2:17AM Matching: bruxism
Sleep Apnea may be Caused by Teeth Grinding	MedIndia:  Nov 4 2009 4:23AM Matching: bruxism
Bruxism Common With Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Especially in Men, Caucasians	Abstracts in Hematology and Oncology:  Nov 4 2009 6:10AM Matching: bruxism
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Bruxism Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7313440	Collecting posture and activity information to evaluate therapy
7425634	Benzimidazole compound
7442041	Three-dimensional occlusal and interproximal contact detection and display using virtual tooth models
7447545	Collecting posture information to evaluate therapy
7456223	Treatment of bruxism
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