Brussism in children - therapy challenges: A Literature Review

Introduction: Bruxism is characterized by being a parafunction of the stomatognathic system, which can occur in two ways: through teeth clenching or laterality. This process can cause several injuries, such as dental and joint injuries. The etiological factors of bruxism are variable, and their discovery becomes fundamental to the development of an efficient treatment plan for each patient. Nowadays the number of children who have this malfunction has grown, causing professionals of Pediatric Dentistry to look carefully at this situation. Objective: Due to this growth factor, a constant search for knowledge about bruxism is necessary in order to its treatment to become more efficient. In this way, this paper aims to search articles in databases and to raise as much as possible, in order to discuss the subject with greater scientific relevance. Methodology: We searched articles from the last 10 years, in various databases, with specific descriptors, in order to perform a literature review as complete as possible. The articles found were selected according to the pre-established inclusion and exclusion criteria. Conclusion: The selected articles showed that the increasing number of children with bruxism makes this situation more prominent among dentists, specifically those of pediatrics. Thus, the most up-to-date knowledge makes the diagnosis become earlier, facilitating an effective treatment plan.