Journal of Nanomedicine & Biotherapeutic Discovery
Open Access

Abstract

Incidence of Stress Associated Bruxism among Females at BUITEMS

Khan NT

Bruxism is a habit of grinding or crunching of the teeth causing irreversible damage to the teeth periodontium masticatory muscles and temporo-mandibular joint. Pain, tooth wear, increased tooth sensitivity are some of its clinical signs. Factors such as work related stress, anxiety, depression and personality traits have been found to increase its progression.