Bruxism in Acute Neurologic Illness.

TitleBruxism in Acute Neurologic Illness.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsBurke DJ, Seitz A, Aladesuru O, Robbins MS, Ch'ang JH
JournalCurr Pain Headache Rep
Volume25
Issue6
Pagination41
Date Published2021 Apr 10
ISSN1534-3081
Abstract

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: While traditionally encountered in ambulatory settings, bruxism occurs in patients with a variety of acute neurologic illnesses including encephalitis, intracerebral hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, and acute ischemic stroke. Untreated bruxism in acute neurologic illness can lead to tooth loss, difficulty in mouth care resulting in recurrent aspiration pneumonia, endotracheal tube dislodgement, and even tongue laceration or amputation. Inpatient clinicians should be aware of the etiologies and management strategies for bruxism secondary to acute neurologic illness.

RECENT FINDINGS: Management strategies for bruxism are varied and include pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies in addition to onabotulinumtoxinA (BoNT-A). Bruxism impacts patients with a variety of acute neurologic illnesses, and emerging evidence suggests successful and safe treatment strategies.

DOI10.1007/s11916-021-00953-4
Alternate JournalCurr Pain Headache Rep
PubMed ID33837858

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