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Sleep Bruxism: Myths, Misconceptions and Management Strategies

Course Number: 630

References / Additional Resources

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  4. Kato T, Yamaguchi T, Okura K, Abe S, Lavigne GJ. Sleep less and bite more: sleep disorders associated with occlusal loads during sleep. J Prosthodont Res. 2013 Apr;57(2):69-81. doi: 10.1016/j.jpor.2013.03.001. Epub 2013 Apr 17.

  5. Rouse JS. The Bruxism Triad. Inside Dentistry. 2010 May:32-42. Accessed January 5, 2021.

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  8. Mesko ME, Almeida RC, Porto JA, Koller CD, da Rosa WL, Boscato N. Should occlusal splints be a routine prescription for diagnosed bruxers undergoing implant therapy? Int J Prosthodont. 2014 May-Jun;27(3):201-3. doi: 10.11607/ijp.3883.

  9. Goldstein RE, Auclair Clark W. The clinical management of awake bruxism. J Am Dent Assoc. 2017 Jun;148(6):387-391. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2017.03.005.

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