{"id":13336,"date":"2025-02-28T16:59:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T19:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biologix.com.br\/?p=13336"},"modified":"2025-02-28T16:59:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T19:59:24","slug":"apneia-obstrutiva-do-sono-aos-e-sua-correlacao-com-a-disfuncao-temporomandibular-dtm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biologix.com.br\/en\/2025\/02\/28\/apneia-obstrutiva-do-sono-aos-e-sua-correlacao-com-a-disfuncao-temporomandibular-dtm\/","title":{"rendered":"Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Its Correlation With Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
Research evaluates bruxism, TMD, and OSA in patients<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"

High-quality sleep plays a crucial role in pain management. This relationship can be explained by endorphin production, muscle recovery, and the reduction of inflammatory agent synthesis. However, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can exacerbate pain symptoms through several mechanisms, including neural sensitivity, sympathetic system activation, inflammatory agent production, and sleep fragmentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, bruxism<\/a> Furthermore, bruxism is frequently observed in sleep apnea patients. In fact, studies indicate that\nhalf of OSA patients suffer from bruxism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This study evaluated 71 patients with bruxism, TMD, and sleep apnea, dividing them into three\ngroups based on severity: mild, moderate, or severe OSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tomographic scans were performed to assess condylar volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Results showed that moderate to severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for orofacial pain, sleep\nbruxism, and condylar alterations, potentially affecting condylar volume and surface area. To\nmitigate these effects, it is essential to treat OSA with appropriate therapies, as doing so contributes to orofacial pain reduction, decreases nocturnal teeth grinding, and helps prevent long-term condylar deterioration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, oral appliances<\/a> s has proven effective in treating sleep apnea and managing bruxism. In these cases, a dental surgeon specializing in sleep dentistry is the most qualified professional to provide treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


By Dr. Walter Silva J\u00fanior<\/strong>
Sleep dentist certified by the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (ABDSM).
Ph.D. in Sleep Medicine at the Hospital for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies\/University of S\u00e3o Paulo \u2013 Bauru, S\u00e3o Paulo.
Website:<\/strong> http:\/\/www.institutowaltersilva.com.br\/
Instagram:<\/strong> @walter_silva_odontologiadosono<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REFERENCE:<\/em> Obstructive sleep apnea: a follow-up
program in its relation to temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep bruxism and orofacial pain.<\/em>
Ruoyu Ning et al.<\/em>
BMC Oral Health (2023) 23:578<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Biologix\u00ae Sleep Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea is both simple and essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Biologix\u00ae Sleep Test is a multimodal polysomnography that monitors oxygen saturation, heart rate, actigraphy, and snoring using a smartphone microphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed for at-home use, this test offers a simple yet effective method for healthcare practitioners to diagnose and monitor sleep apnea. At bedtime, the patient only needs to place the sensor on their finger and start the test in the Biologix app. Upon waking up the next morning, after finishing the test, the result will be available at the exam portal in a matter of seconds.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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