Systemic Condition Associated with Bruxism- A Case Report

Abstract

Bruxism is a condition characterized by grinding and involuntary clenching of teeth. It is risk factor for development of dysfunction. The psychologist’s paediatrician need help in deciding whether dysfunctional behavioural is in need of treatment or not. Many factors associated in children’s who brush are anxiety personality attention deficient, hyper activity disorder and parafunctional activity habits. The most important characteristics of bruxism is no functional contact of mandibular natural teeth resulting of clenching of grinding of teeth. The present case report refers to the asthmatic patient who reported to the department with complains of grinding of teeth which was managed with occlusal splints.