Associated factors of primary snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea in patients with sleep bruxism: A questionnaire study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

By being aware of the associated factors of primary snoring (PS) and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) in sleep bruxism (SB) patients, dentists may contribute to the screening and early recognition of SB patients with PS or OSA.

Objective

To identify the associated factors of PS and OSA from questionnaire-based data in SB patients.

Methods

A total of 968 self-reported SB patients (31.6% men; median age 44.5 years) were retrospectively enrolled. Self-reported sleep-related breathing status (viz., no sleep-related breathing condition, PS and OSA) was the dependent variable. Independent variables were questionnaire-based data on demographics, lifestyle, psychological status, pain and sleep.

Results

For PS, no statistically significant associated factor was

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543241 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature