A Case Report of Bruxism and Its Management with The Help of Occlusal Splints.

Bruxism is considered a normal habit, but in case of certain circumstances like increased frequency episodes and strength the masticatory muscles, it can turn into pathological phenomenon. an umbrella term for parafunctional habits grinding clenching teeth. It occur during wakefulness (clenching) or sleep (bruxism). A 31-year-old male patient complained severe loss coronal tooth structure upper anterior region jaw. Medical, drug social history were within limits. However, clinical examination revealed maxillary teeth showing "attrition", while other had less attrition infrequent pain temporomandibular joint with clicking sound. By thorough patient, diagnosis bruxism was made, planned treatment help permissive occlusal splint. Occlusal splint therapy used to stabilize "TMJ " protect teeth, relax masseter temporalis increase inter-vertebral inter-discal space, allow balance bite forces decrease activity. Therefore, early prevent consequences breakdown dentition orofacial pain. This report presents successful patients bruxism.