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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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