Open AccessPrevalence of bruxism among the students of gulf medical university: A cross-sectional questionnaire study
Author(s) -
Anam Hussain,
Marsha Rizvi,
Umika Vohra,
Kavleen Kohli,
Sundus Asim,
Manahil Fikree,
Zainab Ovais,
Sura Ali Ahmed
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_644_20
Subject(s) - medicine , tooth wear , cross sectional study , etiology , headaches , dentistry , asymptomatic , psychiatry , pathology
Bruxism is a multifactorial phenomenon that involves grinding or clenching of teeth. The parafunctional habit includes abnormal tooth wear, tooth fracture, pain, and tooth mobility, along with headaches and facial muscle hypertrophy. It is imperative for students to be conscious of teeth grinding along with its possible causes. The student will be alert to visit the dentist if required and contribute to the recognition of etiological factors, to eliminate them.