Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements (Nov 2015)

Jaw Tremor Resulting in Broken Teeth: On the Essential Tremor Spectrum

  • Nora C. Hernandez,
  • Elan D. Louis

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7916/D8T15339
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 5

Abstract

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Background: Jaw tremors in essential tremor (ET) rarely represent anything other than a cosmetic concern. Phenomenology Shown: A case of an ET patient whose jaw tremor was severe enough to result in cracked teeth. Educational Value: It behooves treating clinicians to be aware of the full spectrum of this movement disorder.