Current concepts on bruxism
Current concepts on bruxism
Course overview
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Course lessons
Lesson 1. Current concepts on bruxism (part 1)
Bruxism: definition and its evolution; – The neurological concept of bruxism; – The «weak link» theory; – Bruxism and apnea: the relationship; – The concept of «muscular behavior»; – Sleep and daytime bruxism: differences; – Assessment of bruxism: tools and methods; – Factors of bruxism development:
genetic, - morphological, - psychosocial, - exogenous;
«The phenomenon of continuation»; – Musculoskeletal disorders: a biopsychosocial model; – Bruxism: norm or pathology; – Polysomnography: the limits of diagnosis.
Lesson 2. Current concepts on bruxism (part 2)
Bruxism: definition and its evolution; – The neurological concept of bruxism; – The «weak link» theory; – Bruxism and apnea: the relationship; – The concept of «muscular behavior»; – Sleep and daytime bruxism: differences; – Assessment of bruxism: tools and methods; – Factors of bruxism development:
worn dentition, - destruction of the restoration, - muscle pain,
Methods of managing bruxism; – Aligners: pros and cons; – The consequences of bruxism: prevention; – «Multiple P» approach; – Key concepts of bruxism; – Manual therapy: the role in the treatment of bruxism; – VDO: influence on bruxism.
