Sleep
Bidirectional Relationship Between Dental Diseases and Sleep Disturbances in Pediatric Patients
Evidence provided by previous studies has indicated that common dental diseases, including dental caries, temporomandibular disorders, and dentofacial deformities, induced sleep disturbances in children and adolescents. On the other hand, common sleep disturbances such as sleep disordered breathing, obstructive sleep apnea, as well as other sleep problems, including sleep bruxism and sleep profile impairments, have a strong link to oral health conditions in pediatric patients. Alteration of oral microorganism colonization, impairment in the immune system, persistent inflammation, and chronic pain have contributed to sleep disorders triggered by these dental diseases.
Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
2025
Long-term mandibular advancement appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea
Results of long-term mandibular advancement appliance (MAA) therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), with more than a decade of use, showed significant benefits in improving self-perception of OSA symptoms, reducing daytime sleepiness, and enhancing partner satisfaction.
Journal of the American Dental Association
2025
Findings suggest a significant association between dentofacial characteristics and sleep quality in young adults. Protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites were identified as independent predictors for sleep disorders (SDs). These findings underscore the importance of screening for SDs in individuals with dentofacial deformities and highlight the potential benefits of early correction of such dentofacial abnormalities to reduce the risk of SDs in adulthood.
BMC Oral Health
2025
Findings suggest a significant association between dentofacial characteristics and sleep quality in young adults. Protruding facial profiles and anterior crossbites were identified as independent predictors for sleep disorders (SDs). These findings underscore the importance of screening for SDs in individuals with dentofacial deformities and highlight the potential benefits of early correction of such dentofacial abnormalities to reduce the risk of SDs in adulthood.
BMC Oral Health
2025
Association between severe periodontitis and sleep quality: Results from the NHANES, 2009–2014
Severe periodontitis in women was found to be significantly associated with poor sleep quality, but not in men.
Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health
2024