Implant-supported crowns: an alternative for restorative treatment in patient with bruxism. Case report

Bruxism is a parafunctional habit that occurs during sleep and / or wakefulness. Being more common sleep bruxism, which occurs in 17% of the world population. In general, when it is persistent, it causes detriment to oral health. An effective treatment to stop bruxism does not have been established. Bruxism has also been considered as a risk factor for implants and has been associated with increased mechanical complications in prosthetic rehabilitation. Although some authors consider that bruxism does not affect implant survival, it is extremely important to consider all related aspects that contribute to reducing the effects of this habit in implant-supported rehabilitation. In this study, we present the bruxist patient is diagnosed and it is intended to rehabilitate on dental implants.