SLEEP BRUXISM DUE TO VENLAFAXINE

Navneet Kaur Bhatia*, Navleen Kaur Bhatia, Anmol Singh Bhatia and M. S. Bhatia

ABSTRACT

Bruxism is characterized by a non-functional convergence of teeth and disorders of the temporomandibular articulation and chewing muscles. While people also grind their teeth while awake, sleep bruxism is generally a bigger health concern. Sleep bruxism affects 5-8% and equally affects both genders. There are many risk factors including medication, which need to be timely identified. We report a case of bruxism presented to Dental OPD with complaints of tooth and jaw pain. He was correctly identified, referred and treated.

Keywords: Bruxism, Sleep, Etiology, Venlafaxine, Clonazepam.