Some considerations on the early treatment in patients with bruxism

Abstract

Bruxism is a neuromuscular dysfunction considered a parafunction nowadays, either conscious (awake bruxism) or unconscious (sleep bruxism). The early treatment is very important due to the possible damage that can cause in the structures of the stomatognathic system, hence the necessity of an early diagnosis to apply preventive and healing measures. Taking into acount the above-mentioned, the present study was carried out aimed at supporting different aspects concerning the topic in question.

Keywords

• bruxismo
• diagnóstico precoz
• tratamiento
• trastorno de la articulación temporomandibular.