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[Treatment] S. Apnea caused by bad orthodontia, solve w/ dental appliance. What do folks think?
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RE: S. Apnea caused by bad orthodontia, solve w/ dental appliance. What do folks think?
(08-27-2019, 06:38 PM)Stom Wrote: People with overbites have a higher incidence of sleep apnea. One common thing that orthodontists correct is overbites.
Huh? Could you provide some reliable evidence for that statement?
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RE: S. Apnea caused by bad orthodontia, solve w/ dental appliance. What do folks think?
(08-28-2019, 04:33 AM)holden4th Wrote: Huh? Could you provide some reliable evidence for that statement?

You can search for studies yourself:

Quote: In addition to increased BMI, other factors that predispose to sleep apnea include increased neck circumference, macroglossia, retrognathia, tonsillar adenoid hypertrophy, overjet, and decreased cricomental space.
[emphasis added]

- Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, Sixth Edition (2017), pp587
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