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<journal-id>2215-3411</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Odovtos International Journal of Dental Sciences]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Odovtos]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2215-3411</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Facultad de Odontología. Universidad de Costa Rica]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2215-34112025000300010</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.15517/y9n9q009</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Current view of the clinical management of bruxism in dentistry]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Visión actual del manejo clínico del bruxismo en odontología]]></article-title>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Morales-Lastre]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Cristian Camilo]]></given-names>
</name>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Morales-Ramírez]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Ana Melissa]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Wilches-Visbal]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Jorge H.]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Castillo-Pedraza]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Midian C.]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Clínicas Prevenga Comfama Odontología  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Colombia</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Hospital Eduardo Arredondo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Colombia</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Magdalena School of Health Sciences Dentistry Program]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Colombia</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,University of Magdalena School of Health Sciences Dentistry Program]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Colombia</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>12</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>27</volume>
<numero>3</numero>
<fpage>10</fpage>
<lpage>14</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000300010&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000300010&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000300010&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract Bruxism is a parafunctional activity involving repetitive movements of the masticatory muscles, often associated with stress, anxiety, and other psychosocial or physiological factors. This paper offers a comprehensive review of its clinical management, discussing diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies. Diagnostic methods include clinical examination, self-reported scales such as the CBA and PSS-14, electromyography, and polysomnography. Management requires an individualized, multidisciplinary approach. Occlusal splints remain the most widely used intervention for protecting dental structures. Botulinum toxin has shown efficacy in reducing muscle activity in severe cases, while physical therapies, acupuncture, and photobiomodulation (laser and LED) offer promising complementary options. LED therapy is emerging as a non-invasive alternative for pediatric patients. The findings suggest that early diagnosis and a personalized combination of conventional and alternative treatments can improve clinical outcomes. The integration of stress assessment tools and new technologies is essential for optimizing bruxism management in dental practice.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen El bruxismo es una actividad parafuncional que involucra movimientos repetitivos de los músculos masticatorios, comúnmente asociada con el estrés, la ansiedad y otros factores psicosociales o fisiológicos. Este manuscrito ofrece una revisión integral sobre su manejo clínico, abordando métodos diagnósticos y estrategias terapéuticas. Las herramientas diagnósticas incluyen el examen clínico, escalas de autoinforme como el CBA y la PSS-14, la electromiografía y la polisomnografía. El tratamiento requiere un enfoque individualizado y multidisciplinario. Las férulas oclusales siguen siendo la intervención más utilizada para proteger las estructuras dentales. La toxina botulínica ha demostrado ser eficaz en la reducción de la actividad muscular en casos severos, mientras que las terapias físicas, la acupuntura y la fotobiomodulación (láser y LED) se presentan como opciones complementarias prometedoras. La terapia con LED, en particular, surge como una alternativa no invasiva en pacientes pediátricos. Los hallazgos sugieren que el diagnóstico temprano y la combinación personalizada de tratamientos convencionales y alternativos mejoran los resultados clínicos.]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Bruxism]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Diagnosis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Interdisciplinary communication]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Phototherapy]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Occlusal splints]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Bruxismo]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Diagnóstico]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Comunicación interdisciplinaria]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Fototerapia]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Férulas oclusales]]></kwd>
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