Influence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on the Risk of Dental Caries: Insights from a 13-Year Population-Based Retrospective Study.

H L LeeC H ChungY T HsuK H ChungW C ChienH C Chiu

Published in: JDR clinical and translational research (2024)

Obstructive sleep apnea has been proven to have a great negative impact on patients, and the relationship between sleep apnea and dental caries is still inconclusive. Our study shows that patients with sleep apnea and those older than 45 y have a significant risk of dental caries.

Keyphrases

sleep apnea
obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
physical activity
prognostic factors
community dwelling
patient reported outcomes