When should sleep bruxism be considered in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders?

Both temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and sleep bruxism (SB) are known to be destructive to the masticatory system. However, the association between the 2 conditions is poorly understood. The aim of our study was to assess the relationship between TMD and SB through the signs and symptoms in 2 patient groups: TMD only and TMD with SB.

Source: Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics - October 4, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Yu Chen Chien, Davor Seferovic, Julian N. Holland, Muhammad F. Walji, Shawn S. Adibi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research