¿Cuál es la relación entre bruxismo y estrés? El órgano masticatorio se desarrolló originalmente como un sistema branquial. Por un largo periodo de tiempo geológico, evolucionó de una etapa en la que era una herramienta para expresar agresión hacia un órgano para manejar la emoción. En los seres humanos, la…

The goal of this functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study was to compare the central effects of electroacupuncture at different frequencies with traditional Chinese manual acupuncture. Although not as time-tested as manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture does have the advantage of setting stimulation frequency and intensity objectively and quantifiably. Manual acupuncture, electroacupuncture…

Este estudio comparó la presencia de dolor de cabeza y de comportamiento bruxista (bruxismo) en 133 pacientes con Desorden Cráneo-Mandibular (DCM) – los cuales fueron referidos al Centro para el Estudio de Desórdenes Cráneo-Mandibulares- y la presencia de dolor de cabeza y de comportamiento bruxista en 133 controles que buscaban…

Chronic nonspecific neck pain is a common problem in rheumatology and may resist conventional treatment. Pathophysiological links exist between the cervical spine and masticatory system. Occlusal disorders may cause neck pain and may respond to dental treatment. The estimated prevalence of occlusal disorders is about 45%, with half the cases…

Bruxism is one of the most prevalent, complex, and destructive dental functional disorders. It is difficult to identify, especially in its early stages, because most patients are unaware of the habit. Although many factors contribute to the etiology of the disorder, there is little valid and reliable clinical research to…