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Sleep Bruxism
Medical Definition: | A sleep disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth and forceful lateral or protrusive jaw movements. Sleep bruxism may be associated with TOOTH INJURIES; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS; sleep disturbances; and other conditions. |
Guide Notes: | BRUXISM is also available |
Also Called: | Sleep Bruxism, Adult,Sleep Bruxism, Childhood,Sleep-Related Bruxism |
Previously Indexed: | Bruxism (1965-1999) |
Sleep Bruxism Medical Definitions and Terms
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