Bruxism
Clenching and grinding are different patterns
Daytime tooth contact and sleep-related jaw fatigue should be separated.
Mouthguards
A mouthguard is a tool, not the first answer for everyone.
This page explains how appliances may be considered after evaluating symptoms, tooth contact, muscle tension, sleep, and jaw movement.
Adapted from official Korean source content for multilingual patient education.
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Splint
Splints are considered selectively
A splint may help in some patterns but is not a universal cure.
Sports
Sports guards have a different role
Sports guards protect during impact and should not be confused with all TMJ appliances.
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