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. 2011 Jan 22;10(3):141–148. doi: 10.1007/s13191-011-0041-5

Table 2.

Clinical and anamnestical indicators for bruxism [27, 28]

Report of tooth grinding or tapping sounds (usually reported by bed partner)
Presence of tooth wear seen within normal range of jaw movements or at eccentric position
Presence of masseter muscle hypertrophy on voluntary contraction
Complain of masticatory muscles discomfort, fatigue or stiffness in the morning (occasionally, headache in temporal muscle region)
Tooth or teeth hypersensitive to cold air or liquid
Clicking or locking of temporomandibular joint
Tongue on cheek indentation