Nearly half of patients undergoing orthodontic treatment experienced teeth clenching and grinding, according to a study published on December 31 in BMC Oral Health. The finding suggests that orthodontic-associated tooth interferences may induce bruxism.

Factors like facial type and divergence and skeletal and dental malocclusions appeared to have no effect on the onset of bruxism in orthodontic patients, the authors wrote.

Toute modification occlusale résultant d un déplacement dentaire peut entraîner une perturbation de l'équilibre occlusal et donc favoriser l apparition de phénomènes de bruxisme chez un patient prédisposé.