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ADEX Dental Hygiene Exam Prep

Category - DANB

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Due to its nocturnal activity, bruxism is considered a sleep disorder. What else is bruxism known as?

Teeth manipulation
Teeth grinding
Jaw aerobics
Diurnal activity

Explanation

Answer - B - Due to its nocturnal activity, bruxism is considered a sleep disorder. Bruxism is also known as “teeth grinding” and is often accompanied by jaw clenching. Bruxism can lead to abnormal occlusal patterns, abfraction, and fractures in the teeth. Symptoms of bruxism include painful jaw, insomnia, headaches, earaches, anxiety, and others.

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