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The restorative management of the bruxist patient - a dental nightmare

By Finlay Sutton - 14 November 2011

BDA Lancaster and Morecambe Section 9th November 2011 


It was an absolute pleasure giving this presentation, as the audience were so interactive and the venue was the lovely Refreshment Room, where Brief Encounter (the 1945 film) was made. This is a difficult topic because the management of these patients can be very complicated. Treating a patient who bruxes (clenches and grinds their teeth) presents many challenges because the forces placed on their teeth can exceed 1000 Newtons. In this presentation I discussed the diagnosis and management of these cases. Bruxist patients’ who have been treated with composites (white fillings), crowns (caps), bridges, dentures and splints were shown. Techniques for increasing the longevity of these restorations were discussed.

The presentation was illustrated with photographs of cases I have treated with Rowan Garstang my dental technician. 

Learning Outcomes

The aim of this presentation was for attendees to have an increased understanding of the following aspects of bruxism and tooth wear:
  • Bruxism – and the huge forces patients can place on the teeth
  • how to manage bruxism, when the condition cannot be cured
  • the importance of communication with patients who have this condition
  • designing restorations to withstand the massive loads generated. 

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