Current concepts on bruxism

– Bruxism: definition and its evolution; – The neurological concept of bruxism; – The «weak link» theory; – Bruxism and apnea: the relationship; – The concept of «muscular behavior»; – Sleep and daytime bruxism: differences; – Assessment of bruxism: tools and methods; – Factors of bruxism development:

- genetic, - morphological, - psychosocial, - exogenous;

– «The phenomenon of continuation»; – Musculoskeletal disorders: a biopsychosocial model; – Bruxism: norm or pathology; – Polysomnography: the limits of diagnosis.

– Bruxism: definition and its evolution; – The neurological concept of bruxism; – The «weak link» theory; – Bruxism and apnea: the relationship; – The concept of «muscular behavior»; – Sleep and daytime bruxism: differences; – Assessment of bruxism: tools and methods; – Factors of bruxism development:

- worn dentition, - destruction of the restoration, - muscle pain,

– Methods of managing bruxism; – Aligners: pros and cons; – The consequences of bruxism: prevention; – «Multiple P» approach; – Key concepts of bruxism; – Manual therapy: the role in the treatment of bruxism; – VDO: influence on bruxism.