Conventional therapy associated with homeopathic remedies as an alternative in the control of bruxism

Vol. 11 – Number 41 – 2019 CLINICAL DENTISTRY NOTEBOOK Original article Page 135-143 Conventional therapy associated with homeopathic remedies as an alternative in the control of bruxism Vicente Canuto da Motta1 Rosy de Oliveira Nardy Melo2 Leila Cristina dos Santos Mourão3 Antonio Carlos Canabarro Andrade Junior4 Abstract Bruxism is described as an orofacial parafunction that affects children and adults characterized by the habit of grinding or clench the teeth, with complex and multifactorial etiology, as well as its diagnosis and control. Can be considered centric when the habit of squeezing the teeth occurs semi-conscious and action is called day or vigil (BV) and, eccentric, when there is the gnashing of teeth and unconscious action is called nightcrawler night or sleep (BS). The homeopathy (H) aims to restore the balance of the vital energy of the patient allowing the motion of the body’s healing. The objective of this research was to evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic medicines (Cimex lectularius and Matricaria chamomilla), concomitant with the conventional therapy for an alternative in the control of bruxism. The sample was constituted of 60 patients with different social backgrounds, both genders aged from 18 to 60 years old, who answered to questionnaires and passed through oral clinical examination with positive response to bruxism. They were divided into Test Group (GT) with 30 subjects treated with interoclusais acrylic plates associated with homeopathic medicines and the Control Group (GC) with 30 individuals using interoclusais plates more placebo (homeopathic medicines without the active) for a total period of 6 months, evaluated monthly for checking the reduction of signs and symptoms of bruxism. The final result was concluded board, easing pain disorders and dental damage caused by bruxism. Descriptors: Homeopathy, bruxism, tooth wear, emotional stress and anxiety. 1 Me. In Dentistry – Oral Rehabilitation Area, Esp. in Implantodontics, Esp. in Homeopathy, Postgraduate in Orthodontics – Veiga University de Almeida. 2 Drª. in Dentistry, Me. In Dentistry, Esp. in Homeopathy, Esp. in Endodontics, Postgraduate in Temporomandibular Disorder and Pain Orofacial, Prof.ª – UniFOA. 3 Postdoctoral Project – UFRJ, PhD in Dentistry, Me. In Dentistry, Esp. in Periodontics, Esp. in Homeopathy, Professor of Periodontics – Veiga de Almeida University. 4 MSc, DSc, PhD, Coord. Stricto Senso – Veiga de Almeida University (UVA), Professor of Periodontics – State University of Rio de Janeiro.