Bruxism:Grinding andgnashingof theteeth. Bruxism is due to clenching of the teeth other thaninchewing and is associated with forcefullateralor protrusivejawmovements. This results in the grinding or rubbing together of the teeth. Bruxism caninjureteeth and cause local pain in themouthor jaw and may contribute totemporomandibular joint(TMJ)syndrome.
