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Bruxism a day and night problem

Unfortunately this situation (brushing or clenching the teeth) is a problem that complicates millions of people.

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The complexity of the problem is that the causes are multifactorial and many of them are not dental.

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Among the dental causes we can find:

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  • Malocclusions (bite problems). Among them are cross bites, inverted bites or severe alterations such as prognathisms or class II or mandibular hypoplasias.

  • Missing teeth

  • dental crowding

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Systemic causes:

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  • Chronic muscle diseases

  • Stress or anxiety

  • Bad habits

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The stages of treatment are:

  • diagnostic phase

  • Periodontal, dental or occlusal treatment phase, includes orthodontics and restorations

  • Splint treatment phase

  • Interventions in muscles or joints

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There may be damage to:

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  • muscles

  • joints

  • joint ligaments

  • dental pieces

  • Neck contractures

  • Headaches (headaches)

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Your professional must carry out a complete study that will include tomographies and resonances. After that, you will create a treatment plan that may include splints or relaxation planes.

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Dr Antonio Marino

Maxillofacial surgeon

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