Effect of an Ayurvedic Compound and Hypnotherapy on Sleep Bruxism: A Case Report

Bruxism is defined as “diurnal or nocturnal parafunctional activity including clenching, bracing, gnashing, and grinding of the teeth.” The etiology bruxism unclear, but condition has been associated with stress, occlusal disorders, allergies, sleep positioning. aetio-pathophysiology still unclear. SB (Sleep Bruxism) tooth interference, psychosocial environmental factors, brain transmitters, basal ganglia dysfunction. It reported that Sleep during all stages, others observed majority bruxe episodes light REM are often arousal transients. There no specific treatment for each subject to be individually evaluated treated. Three management alternatives used: dental, pharmacological, psycho behavioural. A 69-year-old man came OPD VPSV Ayurveda College Hospital, complaining he his teeth making sounds while sleeping last 15 years. noise created caused wife's disturbed well. So she constantly gave him blame. They noted patient's tendency grind worsened whenever became upset overworked. patient had given Aswagandha Churna (3gm), Jatamansi (2gm), Aparajita churna (2gm) 2 times after food warm water Mahapaishacika ghrta 10ml at night 3 weeks also by considering stress factor hypnotherapy was 4 sittings on every 3rd day. good improvement in Perceived Stress Scale, it reduced from 20 11. After three treatment, completely cured asymptomatic follow-up period also.