Bruxism, characterized by involuntary rhythmic contractions of the masseter muscles and excessive teeth grinding, is a commonly overlooked yet significant condition. Symptoms can manifest during wakefulness or sleep and encompass primary and secondary forms. Sleep-related bruxism, associated with normal sleep arousals and various underlying medical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, Down syndrome, and medication effects, can cause considerable damage to teeth and dental work, resulting in morning jaw pain or fatigue, temporal headaches, and restricted motion of the temporomandibular joint. Although the diagnosis is primarily clinical, some patients with suspected sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea require polysomnography. Clinicians utilize a comprehensive treatment approach encompassing counseling, lifestyle management, oral devices, and medication management to address bruxism. Through this evidence-based review, healthcare professionals explore the latest advancements in understanding the causes of bruxism, including its multifactorial nature, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations. By examining prevalence rates and associated risk factors, participants recognize the importance of identifying and managing bruxism in clinical practice, particularly its implications for detecting potential sleep disorders, its impact on oral health, temporomandibular joint function, patient outcomes, and overall quality of life. By fostering collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals, participants gain the skills to coordinate efforts in the management of bruxism, ultimately enhancing their ability to deliver patient-centered care, improve diagnostic precision, and optimize treatment outcomes for individuals affected by this prevalent condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/34073
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Dentistry: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Head & Neck, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine