Sleep bruxism: The past, the present, and the future-evolution of a concept

CONCLUSIONS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The neurophysiology of SB appears to be leaning more toward central rather than peripheral factors. There is increasing evidence of the role of the autonomic nervous system, genetics, and comorbidities in the genesis of SB. The scientific literature seems to refute the role of dental occlusion in the causation of bruxing movements. As per the literature, there has been a paradigm shift in the definition and genesis of SB and its possible dental implications and management, which also highlights the need for succinct scientific studies in this regard.PMID:38363252 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2023.12.004
Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research