Contingent stimulation for management of bruxism – where are we

The course will introduce the concept of contingent stimulation for management of sleep bruxism and discuss the potential clinical applications. So far, no treatment options can “cure” sleep bruxism, so there is a need to develop and test new and efficient ways to control jaw muscle activity during sleep.

– The idea behind contingent stimulation and bruxism – can you learn while you sleep?

– Application in practice – devices - techniques

– Evidence of efficacy – does it work in all patients?

– Pitfalls and troubleshooting – technical issues – biological complications

– Future developments.