Orofacial Pain, Bruxism and Sleep

Dear Colleagues,

Temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, and bruxism are topics that have been attracting increased interest from various professionals (e.g., dentists, orofacial pain practitioners, psychologists, sleep doctors, neurologists). Current approaches consider bruxism to comprise two different behaviors, observed during sleep and wakefulness, respectively.

Even though the etiopathogenesis of sleep bruxism is not fully understood, many distinct factors are believed to be associated with this muscular activity. An increasing amount of evidence suggests a relationship between sleep bruxism and other disorders or systemic diseases, including sleep breathing (obstructive sleep apnea syndrome) disorders, uncontrolled limb movements during sleep, reflux disease, and neurological disorders.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide the available evidence-based data of innovative advances and knowledge in oral diagnosis as well as to present the upcoming diagnostic and therapeutic technologies in the orofacial field.

Authors conducting studies on these themes are welcome to submit original research articles, reviews, short communications, case series, and case reports.

Dr. Giuseppe Minervini
Guest Editor

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