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Jean-Benoit Martinot1, Jean-Christian Borel2, Nhat-Nam Le-Dong3
1Sleep Laboratory, CHU UCL Namur Site Sainte-Elisabeth, Namur, Belgium; Institute of Experimental and Clinical Research, UCL, Bruxelles Woluwe, Belgium.
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|March 9, 2020
Summary
Sleep bruxism can be linked to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Monitoring jaw movements during sleep may help detect both bruxism and breathing issues, suggesting a potential treatment pathway.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Neurology
Background:
- Bruxism is a complex condition with diverse causes.
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is one potential contributing factor to sleep bruxism.
Observation:
- This case report highlights the utility of sleep mandibular movement monitoring.
- Simultaneous analysis of jaw movements and respiratory effort was performed.
Findings:
- Mandibular movement monitoring can aid in detecting both sleep bruxism and respiratory effort.
- Tracking respiratory effort allows for the evaluation of bruxism and its interactions.
Implications:
- Treating sleep-related respiratory effort may resolve or improve bruxism when a causal link exists.
- This approach offers a novel method for diagnosing and managing co-occurring sleep bruxism and OSA.
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