Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disease that is estimated to affect 2% of middle-aged women and 4% of middle-aged men. Reported risk factors include obesity, increased neck circumference, male sex and anatomical abnormalities of the face. Although edentulism is reported to change the anatomy and also impair the function of the upper airway, it has not been typically recognized as a risk factor for sleep-related breathing disorders.
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