Implant complications in bruxism patients

Bruxism is defined as a parafunctional activity during sleep or while awake that includes locking and grinding of teeth and clenching. It generates excessive occlusal force that may lead to implant failure. Therefore, diagnosis of bruxism and providing specific protocols such as occlusal splint and/...

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Published inJournal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Vol. 47; no. 2; pp. 149 - 150
Main Author Song, Ji-Young
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Korea (South) The Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 30.04.2021
대한구강악안면외과학회
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Implant-supported dental prosthesis
Bruxism
Dental implants
Dental prosthesis failure
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Summary:Bruxism is defined as a parafunctional activity during sleep or while awake that includes locking and grinding of teeth and clenching. It generates excessive occlusal force that may lead to implant failure. Therefore, diagnosis of bruxism and providing specific protocols such as occlusal splint and/or injection of botulinum toxin before implant installation are important to prevent increases the risk of implant failure in bruxism patients.
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ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930
DOI:10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.2.149