Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Bruxism is a common parafunctional habit, occurring both during sleep and wakefulness. Awake bruxism is found more in females as compared to males while sleep bruxism shows no such gender prevalence. Etiology of the bruxism is multifactorial. Treatment modalities involves occlusal correction, behavioural changes and pharmological approaches in cases of both awake and sleep bruxisim. Association of behavioral strategies and dental protection appliances seem to be the most adequate therapeutic measures for mid- and long-term bruxism treatment.