Bruxism is commonly associated with which condition?

• A. Tendonitis
• B. TMJ
• C. Carpal tunnel
• D. Gout

Answer: (B)

Bruxism involves grinding or clenching the teeth, which repeatedly loads and overactivates the jaw muscles and temporomandibular joint. This close relationship with the jaw joint explains why it’s commonly associated with temporomandibular joint disorders: the symptoms arise from strain and dysfunction in the TMJ and surrounding muscles, such as jaw pain, stiffness, limited opening, and joint sounds.

The other options don’t fit because they involve different structures not directly linked to bruxism: tendonitis refers to tendon inflammation elsewhere in the body, carpal tunnel is median nerve compression at the wrist, and gout is a crystal arthritis typically affecting joints like the big toe or other large joints.