Sleep Bruxism: Definition and Characteristics

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What is the main regulator of the etiology of bruxism according to the text?

Genetic factors

Dental interventions

Neural and psychologic factors (correct)

Occlusal factors

Which factor is associated with increased waking oral parafunction (WOP) according to the text?

Dental interventions

Substance abuse

Genetic factors

Stress and psychologic status (correct)

What does WOP (Waking Oral Parafunction) include based on the text?

Sleep talking

Bracing/thrusting of mandible with no tooth contact (correct)

Hypnogogic hallucinations

Gum chewing

What is considered to have damaging effects on teeth, TMJ, and jaws due to overuse?

Tooth contact behaviors (clenching/grinding) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has a direct correlation with TMD pain according to the text?

Anxiety Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard for a definite diagnosis of sleep bruxism (SB)?

Polysomnogram with audio and video Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method used in clinical examinations to diagnose sleep bruxism according to the text?

Tooth wear assessment Signup and view all the answers

What are intraoral devices used for in the diagnosis of sleep bruxism according to the text?

Observation of wear facets, occlusal force Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy is mentioned as one of the management approaches for sleep bruxism in the text?

Behavioral treatment Signup and view all the answers

What do genetic factors contribute to according to the text?

Inherited sleep bruxism Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the alternate approaches mentioned in the text for managing sleep bruxism?

Intraoral devices and recording systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sleep bruxism?

A repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching, grinding of teeth, and bracing/thrusting of mandible Signup and view all the answers

How is sleep bruxism diagnosed?

Using audio/video polysomnogram Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of sleep bruxism episodes are seen in a cyclic pattern?

80% Signup and view all the answers

What causes rhythmic masticatory muscle activity (RMMA) associated with sleep bruxism?

Nighttime arousals Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between primary and secondary sleep bruxism?

Primary sleep bruxism has no comorbidities, while secondary sleep bruxism is associated with another condition Signup and view all the answers

What role does sleep bruxism play in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?

It helps by subconsciously protruding mandible, aiding airway patency Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sleep bruxism and insomnia?

Insomnia may lead to increased daytime sleepiness in individuals with sleep bruxism Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common preceding element for neurodegenerative issues such as dementia and Parkinson's in relation to sleep bruxism?

Sleep-related REM behavioral disorder (RBD) Signup and view all the answers

How does awake bruxism differ from sleep bruxism?

Awake bruxism involves clenching of teeth only, while sleep bruxism involves both clenching and grinding of teeth Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard of care for comorbid sleep bruxism?

Interprofessional approach involving multiple disciplines Signup and view all the answers

What causes tooth wear due to sleep bruxism?

Attrition, erosion, and abfraction Signup and view all the answers