Bruxism: Unlocking the Mind-Body Connection to Teeth Grinding
Bruxism: A Psychophysiological Encyclopedia Entry Definition and Classification of Bruxism Bruxism is formally defined as a repetitive jaw-muscle activity characterized by the clenching or grinding of the teeth and/or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible. It is fundamentally considered a sleep disorder and a movement disorder, situated at the intersection of dentistry and behavioral […]
DYSPONESIS
Introduction and Definitional Framework of Dysponesis Dysponesis, a term introduced by Whatmore and Kohli in their foundational work on physiological psychology, describes the state of erroneous or faulty neuromuscular effort that is habitually generated, often outside of conscious awareness. This concept fundamentally centers on the inappropriate and sustained expenditure of somatic energy, manifesting as chronic, […]