Table 3 Tooth wear and bruxism intervention need stratification
From: The dental demolition derby: bruxism and its impact - part 1: background
Risk factor | Score 1 | Score 2 | Score 3 | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age | >40 | - | <40 | - |
Bruxing history | N | - | Long-standing Childhood | - |
Present bruxing | Infrequent | - | Common | - |
Disturbed sleep patterns | N | - | Y | - |
Extent of attrition/TSL | Low | Medium | Extensive | - |
Fractures of teeth/restorations | N | - | Y | - |
Number of fractures of posterior teeth/restorations (only score if above = Y) | <3 | - | >3 | - |
Soft tissue changes/injury | N | - | Y | - |
GORD | N | - | Y | - |
Psychological status | Low impact | - | High impact | - |
SSRI/SNRI use | N | - | Y | - |
Dietary influences | N | - | Acid-rich diet | - |
Smoking | N | - | Y | - |
Total | ||||
13-17 | Low need | - | - | - |
18-21 | Medium need | - | - | - |
>22 | High need | - | - | - |
