Abstract
Objective: To present, through a case report, the etiological factors, the consequences and possible treatments for bruxism. Case Details: Female patient, three years and six months old, in the period of primary dentition, attended the dental clinic of Cesupa showing significant wear on the upper and lower anterior and posterior teeth. Parents reported that the child produced noise during sleep, this activity also increased when the child was subjected to moments of greater anxiety. In the intraoral evaluation, it was found that the teeth were worn, but with greater severity for the upper and lower incisors. In the general context, the patient had occlusion characteristics close to normal for this stage of the development of the occlusion. Final considerations: The study of the origin and clinical characteristics of bruxism in childhood is of great importance so that the diagnosis is as fast as possible, allowing pediatric dentists, pediatricians and psychologists to determine a multidisciplinary treatment and that favors the integral development of the child for the promotion of individual health and well-being. Therefore, the dental surgeon must always be attentive to the signs and symptoms that patients may have in their office.