Treatment of Bruxism and Tempro mandibular Disorders

Abstract

Bruxism with myofacial pain and clicking of T.M.J is a condition which includes grinding or clenching of teeth and its one of the oldest dental problem in human beings. Studying the condition on 35 Iraqi patients (21 males and 14 females) through the year (2007-2008) showed that males are more affected and the most affected group is the (30-40 year) age, and also the Tempromandibular joint dysfunction showed highest results in male, while traumatic occlusion in females is more obvious. Treatment with muscle relaxant and using night guards with the aid of physiotherapy improve the condition through three months dramatically.