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Is there an association between sleep bruxism and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome? A systematic review.

Ana Júlia da Costa LopesThays Crosara Abrahão CunhaMaria Cecília Magalhães MonteiroJúnia Maria Serra-NegraLuana Cardoso CabralPaulo Cézar Simamoto Júnior
Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2019)
There is no scientific evidence to support a conclusive relationship between SB and OSA. Further, well-designed and randomized studies with control groups are needed to investigate whether possible mechanisms common to SB and OSA exist and whether OSA treatment could improve SB negative oral health outcomes in patients with SB and comorbidity of OSA.
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