11. They are more common in early adult life and are associated with bruxism . 12. Bruxism is a common cause of excessive occlusal forces.13. The relationship of bruxism with TMD is debated. 14. Bruxism can also be regarded as a disorder of repetitive, unconscious contraction of muscles.15. Historically, many believed that problems with the bite were the sole cause for bruxism . 16. Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity where there is excessive clenching and grinding of the teeth.17. In a minority of cases, sleep bruxism may be made worse by an occlusal splint. 18. Bruxism , also known as clenching of or grinding on teeth, destroys enamel very quickly.19. Thus, if erosion and bruxism both exist, surface loss due to attrition is faster. 20. Nightguards may also be implemented in the case of teeth grinding ( bruxism ) during sleep.
