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Introduction to bruxism -- Diagnosis of bruxism -- Sleep physiology and bruxism -- Etiology of bruxism -- Role of peripheral sensory factors in bruxism: a physiologic interpretation for clinical dentistry -- Emotional factors in the etiology of bruxism -- Movement disorders in the dental office -- Bruxism in children -- Tooth wear -- Dental erosion -- Gastroesophageal reflux as a cause of dental erosion -- Controversies on the effects of bruxism -- Effects of bruxism on teeth and its relationship with endodontics -- Influence of trauma from occlusion on the periodontium -- Effects of bruxism on muscles -- Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and bruxism -- Pain and bruxism -- Pharmacologic considerations in bruxism -- Dental materials for the bruxing patient -- Evidence related to the treatment of bruxism -- Introduction to complex oral restoration -- Restoration of the worn dentition -- Effects of bruxism on restorative implant-assisted prosthesis treatments -- Botulinum toxin in the treatment of bruxism -- Clinical treatment of bruxism.