Assessment and Management of Bruxism by certificated CRAFTA® Physical Therapists

What can the (specialized) physical therapist mean for this pain suffering group.

Over the last two decades the classification and definition of bruxism has been adapted and changed because of the complexity and the minor evidence of the mechanism behind bruxism. In 2013 an international consensus of dentistry experts (International Network for Orofacial Pain and Related Disorders Methodology (INfORM) of the International Association Dental Research (IADR)) met and a grading system was proposed.

It was refined in 2018 together with an assessment proposal (Lobbezoo et al 2018). In 2019 The German associations Deutsche Gesellschaft für Funktionsdiagnostik und -Therapie in der Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (DGFDT) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde (DGZMK), performed a literature review and published a guideline about the management of bruxism which is a deepening of the review of Lobezoo et al 2008. The actual definitions from the INfORM are:

Bruxism is repetitive masticatory muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible and specified as either sleep bruxism or awake bruxism. (Lobbezoo et al 2013)

Read more @ https://www.crafta.org/page/assessment-and-management-of-bruxism

We are excited to invite you to a new series of dynamic, interactive, and free webinars starting in 2025! These webinars will introduce you to the latest scientific insights and practical knowledge about and from CRAFTA®.

Webinar Content:

a. Exclusive Insights into CRAFTA® Statements
Our goal is to keep you updated on the current approaches we teach, supported by both internal and external evidence. (Duration: 45-60 minutes, including presentation and Q&A)

b. JAM Sessions
A patient case with head, neck, or face complaints will be presented, with a discussion of assessment and treatment. Participants are welcome to present their own cases for collaborative discussion.
(Duration: 120 minutes)

Language:
The webinars will be conducted in English.

Points and Schedule:
• Earn CRAFTA® Accreditation Points: 2 points per webinar
• Flexible Scheduling: While we aim for consistency (e.g., Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM for Statement webinars and Fridays from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for JAM sessions), dates may be adjusted as needed.

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