Open AccessRelationship between Bruxism and Malocclusion among Preschool Children in Isfahan.
Author(s) -
Maryam Ghafournia,
Maryam Hajenourozali Tehrani
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
pubmed
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2008-2118
pISSN - 2008-210X
DOI - 10.5681/joddd.2012.028
Subject(s) - impaction , medicine , dentistry , molar , tooth wear , orthodontics , malocclusion , masticatory force , crossbite
Bruxism is defined as a habitual nonfunctional forceful contact between occlusal tooth surfaces. In younger children bruxism may be a consequence of the masticatory neuromuscular system immaturity. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of bruxism and investigate the relationship between occlusal factors and bruxism among preschool children.
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