SynthesisClinical oral investigations2017
Association between signs and symptoms of bruxism and presence of tori: a systematic review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- Is bruxism associated with the use of screen devices in children and adolescents? A systematic review.Brazilian oral research · 2026Pooled it
- Mandibular Oral Tori Predict the Presence but Not the Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Literature.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2025Pooled it
- Association between signs and symptoms of bruxism and presence of tori: a systematic review.Clinical oral investigations · 2017Pooled it
- Temporomandibular Disorders Beyond Orofacial Pain: A Narrative Review of Musculoskeletal, Headache, and Central Nervous System Implications.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Computed Tomographic Analysis of Mandibular Tori and Their Relationship to Remaining Teeth.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Analysis of palatal marginal alveolar exostosis and palatal torus using cone-beam computed tomography.Journal of anatomy · 2025Article
- Clinicopathologic Study of Oral Mucosa-Derived Hamartomas and Choristomas and Literature Review.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
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- Recurrence of exostosis as a result of medication-induced bruxism: case study.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2024Article
- Salivary signatures of oral-brain communication in sleep bruxers.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2023Article
- Changes in the temporomandibular joint disc and temporal and masseter muscles secondary to bruxism in Turkish patients.Saudi medical journal · 2018Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveThis systematic review aims to answer the question: "Is there an association between any specific signs and symptoms of bruxism and the presence of tori?" MATERIAL AND
methodsObservational studies, which evaluated the association between signs and symptoms of bruxism and tori, were selected. Signs and symptoms of bruxism (such as teeth grinding, jaw clenching, abnormal tooth wear, facial muscle hypertrophy, pain, or fatigue) had to be determined by questionnaire or anamnesis and tori within clinical assessment. Search-strategies were developed for five databases, in addition to three gray literature's databases. The risk of bias was evaluated using the "Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument". A summary of overall strength of evidence was estimated using GRADE's Summary of findings table.
resultsAmong 575 studies, five were included. Two studies were categorized as moderate risk of bias and three as high risk of bias. Self-report of teeth grinding and/or clenching presented contradictory results. Presence of abnormal tooth wear increased the odds of having tori, mainly for torus mandibularis. The overall quality of evidence ranged from low to very low.
conclusionBased on available evidence, the presence of abnormal tooth wear might be associated with tori, mainly torus mandibularis. There is no sufficient evidence to credit or discredit the association of tori and other signs and/or symptoms of bruxism. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Bruxism diagnosis is a challenge. The association between signs and symptoms of bruxism and tori could help clinicians on the recognition of patients susceptible to bruxism. This knowledge might also aid to the understanding of tori's development and stimulate new relevant research.
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