Systemic Condition Associated with Bruxism- A Case Report
K. Mahesh Kumar
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Vundela Rajashekar Reddy *
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Ambika K. Nandini
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
Nagalakshmi Chowdhary
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hospital, Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Tumakuru, Karnataka-572107, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Bruxism is a condition characterized by grinding and involuntary clenching of teeth. It is risk factor for development of dysfunction. The psychologist’s paediatrician need help in deciding whether dysfunctional behavioural is in need of treatment or not. Many factors associated in children’s who brush are anxiety personality attention deficient, hyper activity disorder and parafunctional activity habits. The most important characteristics of bruxism is no functional contact of mandibular natural teeth resulting of clenching of grinding of teeth. The present case report refers to the asthmatic patient who reported to the department with complains of grinding of teeth which was managed with occlusal splints.
Keywords: Bruxism, habits, night guard appliance, asthma