Table 1 Bruxism risk factors
From: The dental demolition derby: bruxism and its impact - part 1: background
Predisposing factors | Initiating factors | Perpetuating factors |
|---|---|---|
Genetic predisposition | - | Genetic predisposition |
Childhood history of bruxing | Trauma | Psychological stress |
Family history of bruxing | Psychological stress | Mental health issues |
Learning disabilities | Mental health issues | SSRIs |
Parkinson's and other movement disorders | Specific (recent) occlusal interference | SSRIs/SNRIs |
Genetic inherited disorders (eg Prader-Willi syndrome) | SSRIs | - |
Psychological stress | SSRIs/SNRIs | - |
Mental health issues | - | - |
GORD | GORD | GORD |
Key: GORD = gastro-oesophageal reflux disorder; SSRI = selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, SNRI = serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. | ||
