Bruxism in children. A view from Neuroscience and the TMJ

– Growth and development of the TMJ

– Sleep bruxism:

- Definition

- Etioligy

- Classification

- Orofacial movements

- Effect on periodontal tissue.

– TMJ in children and adults

– Breastfeeding process: mechanism

– Change of feeding reflex

– Effects of diet in TMJ

– Palate morphology on bruxist children

– TMJ disorders:

- Anatomical and functional alterations

- Prevalence

- Diagnostic criteria

- Triggers.

– Treatment of TMJ disorders and bruxism:

- Occlusal splint

- Acupuncture

- Psychological therapy

- Low-laser therapy

- Manual therapy and therapeutic exercises

- Physiotherapy.