Related factors and treatment of daytime brycomania
- VernacularTitle:白天磨牙症的因素与治疗探讨
- Author:
Yuying ZHANG
;
Xiaoying CHEN
;
Weie SUN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Brycomania;
Bite plate;
Mental conditions
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
1996;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To study the effects of dental treatment and psychological treatment on daytime brycomania. Methods: 16 patients with daytime brycomania were treated with a series of measures, including eliminating dental nidi, application of bite plate on the front teeth so as to make barriers to abrasion information coming into the center occlusions, and administering medicine with psychological and mental treatment. Follow up was conducted for 6 months.Results: The symptom was relieved after one to two- week treatment; complete recover was achieved in all patients in 2 months and no recurrence was observed in 6 months.Conclusion: The study shows emotional and psychical disorders may be factors for daytime brycomania, psychological treatment is an important part for cure.
