Placa oclusal como opção de controle para o bruxismo do sono: revisão de literatura

• Autor(a) principal: Briguente, Guilherme Lebarbenchon
• Data de Publicação: 2017
• Tipo de documento: Trabalho de conclusão de curso
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Repositório Universitário da Ânima (RUNA)
• Texto Completo: https://repositorio.animaeducacao.com.br/handle/ANIMA/9948
• topic: Bruxismo do sono; Disfunções temporo- mandibulares; Placa oclusal

The present literature review aims to discuss the occlusal plaque as a control option for sleep bruxism. Knowing about bruxism, it was observed that it has a multifactorial etiology. This makes diagnosis and treatment difficult. Based on the literature reviewed, it was possible to notice that the main signs and symptoms of bruxism are teeth grinding, tooth wear, sound manifestations, temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ), elevating muscle hypertrophy and myalgias (muscular pain) . Although multifactorial, it is possible to identify the etiological or predisposing factors that allow to park bruxism and to control it, as well as to prevent its evolution. The occlusal plates can alter the occlusion of the patient, thus creating stable occlusal contacts and, consequently, a more favorable maxillomandibular relationship. The occlusal plaque enhances the function of the masticatory system, reduces abnormal muscle activity, improves and stabilizes TMJ function, protects the teeth from friction and from adverse traumatic loads. Thus, it is of fundamental importance a careful and early diagnosis to reduce the consequences of bruxism, because in some cases, if the parafunction is not controlled, the damage may be irreversible. Keywords: Sleep bruxism, Temporo-mandibular dysfunctions, Occlusal plaque.