-Nutrition, oral health care and disorders among children- دورة تعليم مستمر

18 Dec 2022, 09:00 → 22 Dec 2022, 11:00 Asia/Baghdad

كلية طب الاسنان - فرع طب اسنان الاطفال والوقائي

ا.م.اسيل حيدر, ا.م.شهباء منذر, م.م.اسماء محمد, م.م.شذى عبد الله

It is a condition that is characterized by involuntary clenching and grinding of teeth, which is a risk factor for the development of masticatory dysfunction. It can occur together with sleep disturbances and may be associated with abnormal body movements, breathing difficulties, increased muscle activity, and heart rate disturbances. This disorder is becoming an important dental concern in children. The prevalence rates of bruxism in children vary widely from 13% to 49%. The etiology of bruxism is complex and incomprehensible, and the main diagnostic criteria for this condition in children are subjective observation, clinical history, and clinical examination. The recommended therapy for sleep bruxism in children is physiotherapy and psychotherapy. Dentists and primary care physicians should correctly diagnose 

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