Canadian Medical Guide > Diseases > Stomatognathic Diseases > Tooth Diseases > Bruxism Terms and Definitions
Bruxism
Medical Definition: | A disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth. |
Guide Notes: | SLEEP BRUXISM is also available |
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Sleep Bruxism - 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. |
Bruxism Medical Definitions and Terms
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