What is bruxism?
Bruxism is a persistent mandibular parafunction consisting rubbing and tooth grinding without functional purpose, producing wear parts. Its main trigger is at the psychological level but the repercussions extend to the plane of dentistry
SYMPTOMS
The consequences of bruxism may include simple dental hyperesthesia (excessive tooth sensitivity because dentin is exposed due to wear), significant imbalances in the temporomandibular joint (ATM), trouble swallowing, tooth mobility and loss Tooth. These consequences must be treated by a dentist but the root causes must be evaluated by a psychologist.
The bruxópata behavior is a hyperactivity of some masseter and temporalis muscles that can lead to hypertension of the muscles of the neck and neck. The most immediate consequence of this is the facial pain and even problems in the neck and back- Other manifestations are derived dizziness, dizziness and acoustic hallucinations.
Treatment
Bruxism is an involuntary habit, so in this case we can not talk of prevention, but early diagnosis. The problem detected in time the patient must be treated by splinting discharge to be used during the night and sometimes during the day. If the patient has persistent and severe pain can be prescribed muscle relaxants and drugs to control anxiety.
