The buccal corridor as a possible morphological risk indicator for sleep disordered breathing.

Dean E KoisJohn C Kois

Published in: Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] (2023)

Assessing the amount of buccal corridor space in relation to a smile does not appear to be a reliable predictor of morphological risk for certain risk factors of sleep-disordered breathing. In addition, utilizing the amount of gingival display in a patient's maximum smile does not appear to relate directly to risks in sleep-disordered breathing. Other tests and discovery may be necessary to identify these types of patients.

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