Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The term “parafunction” refers to nonfunctional, repetitive behaviors [1] affecting oral structures which include digit sucking, tongue thrusting, bruxism, mouth breathing and nail biting [2]. Bruxism is defined as a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible [3]. This can occur during while awake or asleep.
Author: Sachi Mehrotra
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and Manual Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402685548