| 21. | The ICSD-R states that sleep bruxism may occur in over 50 % of normal infants.
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| 22. | The etiology of dental attrition is multifactorial one of the most common causes of attrition is bruxism.
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| 23. | Bruxism is the para-functional movement of the mandible, occurring during the day or night.
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| 24. | Bruxism is a common problem; reports of prevalence range from 8 31 % in the general population.
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| 25. | In severe, chronic cases, bruxism can lead to myofascial pain and arthritis of the temporomandibular joints.
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| 26. | The cause of bruxism is largely unknown, but it is generally accepted to have multiple possible causes.
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| 27. | Bruxism can also be exacerbated by excessive consumption of caffeine, as in coffee, tea or chocolate.
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| 28. | The relationship of bruxism with temporomandibular joint dysfunction ( TMD, or temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome ) is debated.
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| 29. | These are mostly of relevance to research, and are rarely used in the routine clinical diagnosis of bruxism.
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| 30. | Sleep bruxism is purported to lead to a hyperactivity of the trigeminal nerve, often triggering typical migraine events.
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