Rahma Mungia, Frank Lobbezoo, Ellen Funkhouser, Alan Glaros, Daniele Manfredini, Jari Ahlberg, Melanie Taverna, Maria Therese Galang-Boquiren, John Rugh, Clarisse Truong, Honesty Boone, Charley Cheney, Merel C Verhoeff, Gregg H Gilbert
OBJECTIVE: Bruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity. This study investigates dental practitioners' approaches to bruxism assessment and treatment in practices. METHODS: A brief 5 question questionnaire ("Quick Poll") on bruxism was conducted. RESULTS: A total of 397 practitioners responded. More than half (55%) initiated treatment for bruxism on one to three patients per month. The majority believed that stress (97%) and sleep patterns (82%) affected bruxism in their patients...
April 4, 2023: Cranio: the Journal of Craniomandibular Practice