The Relationship between Simple Snoring and Sleep Bruxism: A Polysomnographic Study.

ABSTRACT: Simple snoring is defined as the production of sound in the upper aerodigestive tract during sleep, not accompanied by other pathologies. Sleep bruxism (SB) refers to repetitive phasic, tonic, or mixed masticatory muscle activity during sleep. In this study, we investigated the relationship between simple snoring and SB in patients without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A total of 565 snoring subjects underwent polysomnography. After examination, individuals with OSA were excluded from the study group. Finally, 129 individuals were analyzed. The bruxism episode index was positively correlated with maximum snore intensity. Phasic bruxism was positively correlated with snore intensity in all sleep positions. Bruxers had a significantly decreased average and minimum heart rate compared with n

SUBMITTER: Michalek-Zrabkowska M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7731201 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature