| 11. | They are more common in early adult life and are associated with bruxism.
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| 12. | Bruxism is a common cause of excessive occlusal forces.
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| 13. | The relationship of bruxism with TMD is debated.
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| 14. | Bruxism can also be regarded as a disorder of repetitive, unconscious contraction of muscles.
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| 15. | Historically, many believed that problems with the bite were the sole cause for bruxism.
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| 16. | Bruxism is an oral parafunctional activity where there is excessive clenching and grinding of the teeth.
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| 17. | In a minority of cases, sleep bruxism may be made worse by an occlusal splint.
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| 18. | Bruxism, also known as clenching of or grinding on teeth, destroys enamel very quickly.
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| 19. | Thus, if erosion and bruxism both exist, surface loss due to attrition is faster.
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| 20. | Nightguards may also be implemented in the case of teeth grinding ( bruxism ) during sleep.
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