Statement of problem The definition of bruxism has evolved, and the dental profession
needs to align with the terminologies adopted in the current literature of sleep and orofacial …

Purpose: To systematically appraise the impact of mechanical/technical risk factors on
implant-supported reconstructions. Material and Methods: A MEDLINE (PubMed) database …

Background: Occlusal overloading is the primary cause of biomechanical implant
complications, which include fracture and/or loosening of the implant fixture and/or …

summary Bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching) is generally considered a contraindication
for dental implants, although the evidence for this is usually based on clinical experience …

Purpose: Bruxism may increase the activity and volume of the masticatory muscles, yet its
resulting effect on bite force is controversial. This study evaluated the relationship between …

Purpose: To report the long-term outcome of immediately loaded implants in the
rehabilitations of completely edentulous maxillae with different classifications. The …

Purpose: To test the null hypothesis of no difference in the implant failure rates,
postoperative infection, and marginal bone loss after the insertion of dental implants in …

Occlusal overload during sleep is a significant clinical issue that has negative impacts on the
maintenance of teeth and the longevity of dental prostheses. Sleep is usually viewed as an …

summary One hundred and seventy‐two fixed reconstructions (317 prosthetic units), made
on 283 ITI implants in 105 patients (age range 25–86 years) with a minimum follow‐up …

Bruxism is commonly considered a detrimental motor activity, potentially causing overload of
the stomatognathic structures and representing a risk factor for dental implant survival. The …