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Sleep Bruxism
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Definition of '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. Common names: Sleep Bruxism; Bruxism, Sleep; Bruxisms, Sleep; Sleep Bruxisms; Nocturnal Teeth Grinding Disorder; Teeth Grinding Disorder, Nocturnal; Bruxism, Nocturnal; Bruxisms, Nocturnal; Nocturnal Bruxism; Nocturnal Bruxisms; Sleep Bruxism, Childhood; Childhood Sleep Bruxism; Childhood Sleep Bruxisms |
Monday, November 23, 2009
Ambulatory bruxism recording system with sleep-stage analyzing function.
20 May 2009 
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop an ambulatory bruxism recording system capable of sleep-stage analysis. METHODS: A portable EMG system was used to record masseter muscle activity. An EMG sensor was attached onto the masseter muscle ... Read more...
Sleep in post-menopausal women: differences between early and late post-menopause.
30 Apr 2009 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in sleep between women of early and late post-menopause. STUDY DESIGN: Thirty post-menopausal women who came to the climacteric service of their own volition were selected. Fourteen ... Read more...
29 Apr 2009 PURPOSE: The objective of this experimental study was to assess the efficacy and safety of a reinforced adjustable mandibular advancement appliance (MAA) on sleep bruxism (SB) activity compared to baseline and to a mandibular occlusal splint (MOS) ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Sleep Bruxism'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Ambulatory bruxism recording system with sleep-stage analyzing function. 20 May 2009
- Sleep in post-menopausal women: differences between early and late post-menopause. 30 Apr 2009
- Effect of an adjustable mandibular advancement appliance on sleep bruxism: a crossover sleep laboratory study. 29 Apr 2009
- The influence of gender and bruxism on human minimum interdental threshold ability.
29 Apr 2009 - Identification of the occurrence and pattern of masseter muscle activities during sleep using EMG and accelerometer systems. 9 Feb 2009
- Oral appliances in the management of temporomandibular disorders. 30 Jan 2009
- Role of psychosocial factors in the etiology of bruxism. 30 Dec 2008
- Clinical case report: full-mouth rehabilitation of a patient with GERD.
30 Dec 2008 - The relationship between sleep bruxism behavior and salivary stress biomarker level. 30 Dec 2008
- Masseteric nerve block for masseter muscle pain--a clinical note. 30 Dec 2008
- Influence of motion and posture of the head on data obtained using the newly developed ultraminiature cordless bruxism measurement system. 5 Oct 2008
- Relationship of tooth grinding pattern during sleep bruxism and dental status. 29 Sep 2008
- Effects of sleep bruxism on periodontal sensation and tooth displacement in the molar region. 29 Sep 2008
- Bruxism arising during monotherapy with methylphenidate. 29 Sep 2008
- Unilateral or "side-locked" migrainous headache with autonomic symptoms linked to night guard use. 7 Sep 2008
- Time-variant nature of sleep bruxism outcome variables using ambulatory polysomnography: implications for recognition and therapy evaluation. 30 Jul 2008
- Ambulatory polysomnography for the assessment of sleep bruxism. 30 Jul 2008
- Occlusal splint for sleep bruxism: an electromyographic associated to Helkimo Index evaluation. 30 Jul 2008
- Relationship between the frequency of sleep bruxism and the prevalence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorders in an adolescent population. 29 Jun 2008
- Dealing with pediatric sleep disorders can call for a wide range of expertise. 2 Jun 2008
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Technical information about 'Sleep Bruxism'
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.
Descriptor UI: D020186
Alternative terms: Sleep Bruxism; Bruxism, Sleep; Bruxisms, Sleep; Sleep Bruxisms; Nocturnal Teeth Grinding Disorder; Teeth Grinding Disorder, Nocturnal; Bruxism, Nocturnal; Bruxisms, Nocturnal; Nocturnal Bruxism; Nocturnal Bruxisms; Sleep Bruxism, Childhood; Childhood Sleep Bruxism; Childhood Sleep Bruxisms; Sleep Bruxisms, Childhood; Sleep-Related Bruxism; Bruxism, Sleep-Related; Bruxisms, Sleep-Related; Sleep Related Bruxism; Sleep-Related Bruxisms; Sleep Bruxism, Adult; Adult Sleep Bruxism; Adult Sleep Bruxisms; Sleep Bruxisms, Adult;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: C07.793.099.500; C10.886.659.637; F03.870.664.637;
History Note: 2000
Technical Notes: BRUXISM is also available