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- Biofeedback is an effective method for treating bruxism by increasing patient awareness of their grinding habits, which can be monitored using an in-ear device.
- This device tightens in response to bruxing, causing discomfort that encourages users to stop grinding.
- Although only seven female patients participated in this early controlled study, results indicate that the in-ear device may significantly reduce bruxism symptoms, with one patient experiencing up to 80% improvement in pain after six months.
Article Abstract
Biofeedback was reported as an effective concept for bruxism treatment, through increasing patient's awareness of the habit. During bruxing both ear canals become tighter, therefore, an in-ear device can provide biofeedback. The in-ear device is fitted to the ear canal in physiological status, during bruxing the ear-canal tightens resulting in stress on the canal walls and unpleasant feeling. Subsequently, patients stop their bruxing habit. The aim of this study is to provide first clinical evidence that in-ear devices have a positive impact on relieving bruxism in patients. Despite the low number of patients, this early study was designed as a controlled prospective study. The trial included seven female patients with a median age of 47.3 years (23-64 years). Only two patients implemented their devices for eight and seven months, respectively. One patient reported a relief in her symptoms, like headaches and pain intensity during the night, by 50% after three month and 80% after six months. Despite the limited number of participants, the study reflects a potential of Intra-aural devices as effective biofeedback devices in treating bruxism.
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