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brux

(brŭks)

intr.v. bruxed, brux·ing, brux·es

To clench or grind one's teeth.

[Back-formation from bruxism.]

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brux

(brʌks)

vb (intr)

to grind the teeth, esp unconsciously

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brux

(brʌks)
v.i. bruxed, brux•ing.

to clench and grind the teeth.

[1990–95; back formation from bruxism]

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The bruxing patients reported of relaxed muscles and no pain.

Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome Treatment by Occlusal Equilibration Using T-Scan and Electromyography for the Precise Analysis of Muscle Activity

Bruxing patterns in children compared to intercuspal clenching and chewing as assessed with dental models, electromyography and incisor jaw tracing: Preliminary study; ASDC J Dent Child.

Apretamiento dental sugestivo de maltrato infantil en ninos institucionalizados de 6 a 16 anos

Personality traits and temporomandibular disorders in a group of children with bruxing behaviour.

Clinical and psychosocial aspects assessed by the research diagnostic criteria for temporomandibular disorder/Aspectos clinicos e psicossociais avaliados por criterios de diagnostico para disfuncao temporomandibular

(22) Clenching or grinding of teeth (bruxing) causes trauma to the masseter (the large muscles in the cheeks) and temporalis muscles (the large muscles attached to the lower jaw and the side of the skull) and can cause joint dysfunction.

Temporomandibular dysfunction and the developing singer

She said, "Bruxing can lead to abrasive tooth wear, looseness and sensitivity of teeth, and growth and pain in the muscles responsible for chewing.