None of the listed options accurately describe the movement of grinding teeth from side to side during sleep. The correct medical term for this movement is bruxism.
In this case, the movement of grinding teeth from side to side in sleep is called excursion.
The medical term for grinding teeth from side to side in sleep is called "bruxism." Common symptoms include tooth grinding or clenching, jaw or facial pain, and worn-down teeth. If someone is experiencing bruxism, a dental guard or nightguard is often recommended to protect the teeth from further damage. So, in this case, the correct term for the movement is bruxism, not hyperextension, pronation, excursion, or dorsiflexion.
