bruxism
121occlusal splint — a removable dental appliance, usually plastic, covering one or both dental arches in an effort to minimize the damaging effect of bruxism and other occlusal habits; it is usually worn at night. Called also bite, night or occlusal guard and bite s …
122bricomanie — BRICOMANÍE s. f. bruxism. (< fr. brycomanie) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN …
123teeth — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. dentition, fangs, tusks; see tooth 1 . II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. molars, bicuspids, incisors, canines, *grinders, fangs, *pearly whites. WORD FIND • adolescence, last molars that erupt: wisdom teeth • baby or… …
124bruxismo — |cs| s. m. [Medicina] O mesmo que briquismo. ‣ Etimologia: inglês bruxism bruxismo |ch| s. m. [Ocultismo] Crença em bruxas ou em bruxarias. ‣ Etimologia: bruxa + ismo …
125attrition — n. (in dentistry) the wearing of tooth surfaces by the action of opposing teeth. A small amount of attrition occurs with age but accelerated wear may occur in bruxism and with certain diets …
126generalized anxiety disorder — a state of inappropriate and sometimes severe anxiety, without adequate cause, that lasts for at least six months. It affects about 2% of the population, women twice as often as men, and often develops in early adult life. It can, however, start… …
127brux — [[t]brʌks[/t]] v. i. bruxed, brux•ing. to clench and grind the teeth • Etymology: 1990–95; back formation from bruxism …
128brux — /brʌks/ (say bruks) verb (i) to clench or grind the teeth. {backformation from bruxism} …
