Tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching #MMPMID1499243
Sapiro SM
Clin Prev Dent 1992[Mar]; 14 (2): 21-4 PMID1499243show ga
This study examines the diagnostic efficacy of lateral tongue indentations as an indicator of clenching. A retrospective study of 113 patients (85 active and 28 recall) using radiographic indicators, excessive tooth mobility and self-report by the patient suggests that tongue indentations when present are indicators of clenching and warrant routine examination.