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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Habits > Bruxism
Stomatognathic Diseases > Tooth Diseases > Bruxism
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Emotions > Psychological Distress > Bruxism

Preferred term

Bruxism  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Bruxomania
  • Disorder, Teeth Grinding
  • Grinding Disorder, Teeth
  • Teeth Grinding Disorder
  • Teeth Grinding Disorders

Note

  • SLEEP BRUXISM is also available

Scope note

  • A disorder characterized by grinding and clenching of the teeth.

History note

  • 65; was see under MASTICATION 1963-64

In other languages

  • bruksismi

    Finnish

  • bruksaus
  • bruxismus
  • hampaiden narskuttelu
  • narskuttelu
  • Tandgnissling

    Swedish

  • Bruxism
  • Tandpressning

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002012

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