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BruxismTreatment
Bruxism treatment is a comprehensive approach aimed at diagnosing and controlling the patient’s involuntary teeth cleching or grinding. It may be associated with various factors such as stress and anxiety, sleep disorders, malocclusion, certain medications, and the consumption of caffeine and alcohol. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth wear and fractures, filling and restoration damage, temporomandibular joint pain, headaches, and tooth loss. I diagnosis, tooth wear, jaw muscles and patient history are evaluated and examinations in a sleep laboratory can be performed when necessary. Night guards are most frequently used. Depending on the cause, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, psychological support, orthodontic treatment, tooth reshaping or in som severe cases, botulinum toxin administration can be applied. Regular follow-ups ensure the monitoring of treatment effectiveness.
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Bruxism & Teeth Grinding Treatment
Teeth cleching and grinding treatment aims to control habits caused of teeth against each other. Clenching is mostly seen during daytime stressful or high-concentration stiuations, while grinding usually occurs at enamel cracks, morning fatigue and pain in jaw muscles, headaches and clicking or locking in the temporomandibular joint may be observed. Before treatment, daily habits, stress levels and sleep quality are evaluated. Awareness techniquea can be applied for daytime clenching and night guards for night grinding. Warm compresses, massage, stretching exercises and relaxation techniques can be supportive. Physical threapy or psychological support may be required in severe cases. Regular follow-up ensures the evaluation of tooth wear and the treatment process.
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Night Guard Treatment
Night guard treatment is applied with a protective appliance custom-made for the patient tu reduce damage caused by involuntary teeth clenching and grinding during sleep. Prepared from dental impressions or digital scan data, the splint fits snugly onto the upper or lower jaw, separating the teeth ant thus reducing friction and direct force an the teeth, helping to prevent enamel wear, cracks and restiration damage. There are hard acrylic, soft silicone or dual-laminated options; material selection is determined according to the severity of brizism and comfort needs. Regular use can reduce the load on the temporomandibular joint and jaw and head pain felt in the mornings. The splint should be cleaned with a soft brush and water, protected from hot water and its wear shoul be evaluated during regular chech-ups.
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Sports Mouthguards
Sports mouthguards areprotective appliances custom-made for the patient to protect teeth, gums, lips, and jaw structure against trauma durignsports carrying a risk of contact or impact. They are used in sports such as boxing, karate, rugby, hockey, basketball and football. By absording and distributing impact energy., they help reduce risks such as tooth breakage or loss, jaw fractures and soft tissue injuries. Compared to ready-made mold products sold in pharmacies, mouthguards specially produced from dental impressions provide advantages in terms of better fit, protection, speech and breathing. They can be prepared in different thicknesses and layers depending on the type of sport and the intensity of ocntact. In children, they need to be renewed at regular intervals due to jaw development. Mouthguards should be used regularly during training and competitions, cleaned with cold wate and air-dried and checked by a dentist at the begining of the season.