Exploring Effective Solutions: Evaluating Treatment Options for Sleep Bruxism and Their Impact

Background: Sleep bruxism involves involuntary grinding and clenching of teeth which is often under diagnosed. With appropriate diagnostic methods like polysomnography, clinical examinations and panoramic radiographs like cone beam computed tomography and MRIs coupled with effective treatment strategies, the condition can be well managed. Aim and objective: The primary question that we aimed to answer with this study was:” What are the various treatment approaches for sleep bruxism and which are the most suitable methods for effective management?”. Methods: A total of 11 articles were selected finally from 17015 articles retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar after title, abstract and full text screening for the review. Result: Occlusal splint displayed high effectiveness, followed by moderate, low and least effectiveness observed in biofeedback and behavioural therapy, botulinum toxin type A and pharmacological therapy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy including contingent electrical stimulation respectively. Conclusion: Treatments for sleep bruxism like occlusal splints, biofeedback, behavioural therapy, psychotherapy, physiotherapy and botulinum toxin injections showed effectiveness in different intensities. Treatment should be considered on the basis of the patient’s needs and preferences for an improved life.