Bruxism in children: Use of the Functional Plane of Monaco (FPM)

Authors:

E. Ortu
DDM, PhD, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
D. Pietropaoli
DDM, PhD, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
E. Marchetti
DDM, PhD, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
N. Marchili
DDM, PhD, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
G. Marzo
MD, Professor, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy
A. Monaco
DDM, Professor, MeSVA, University of L’Aquila, L’Aquila, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.04.7

ABSTRACT

Aim

Bruxism is a condition that results from hyperactivity in the central nervous system, and factors such as stress or other anxious conditions increase the frequency of episodes. When bruxism occurs at a young age, tooth wear can occur. The extent of wear can lead to the need for restorative dentistry and prosthetic treatments to restore the morphological and functional integrity of the teeth, with high costs associated with such treatments.

Case report

A healthy 15-year-old boy presented to the orthodontist observation. His incisal ridges appeared thin, without mamelons, and with increased translucency. For treatment, the authors used only the Functional Plane of Monaco (FPM), a device which he had to wear 16 hours during the day.

Conclusion

The orthodontist successfully treated an orthopaedic/orthodontic case with the FPM device.

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Publication date:

December /2018

Issue:

Vol.19 – n.4/2018

Page:

287 – 294

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:

Harvard: E. Ortu, D. Pietropaoli, E. Marchetti, N. Marchili, G. Marzo, A. Monaco (2018) "Bruxism in children: Use of the Functional Plane of Monaco (FPM)", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 19(4), pp287-294. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2018.19.04.7

Vancouver: E. Ortu, D. Pietropaoli, E. Marchetti, N. Marchili, G. Marzo, A. Monaco. Bruxism in children: Use of the Functional Plane of Monaco (FPM). European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2018Dec.1 [cited 2025May.13];19(4):287-294. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/bruxism-in-children-use-of-the-functional-plane-of-monaco-fpm/

MLA: E. Ortu, D. Pietropaoli, E. Marchetti, N. Marchili, G. Marzo, A. Monaco Bruxism in children: Use of the Functional Plane of Monaco (FPM). European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2018;19(4):287-294

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