Bruxism and orthodontics: an overview

– The concept of bruxism: awake and sleep bruxism

– Risk factors for awake bruxism

– Pathophysiology of the masticatory muscles activity

– Sleep bruxism: risks of development and consequences

– Chronological wheel of Bruxism

– Methods of diagnosis of bruxism: clinical criteria

– The severity of bruxism and worn dentition: the relationship

– Changes in the pH of the oral cavity: external and internal factors

– Bruxism: diagnostic difficulties

– Occlusal splints: advantages and disadvantages

– Principles of treatment of bruxism

– Michigan splint: the principle of operation.