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The incidence and prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and posterior open bite in patients receiving mandibular advancement device therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

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Abstract
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This study aims to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients receiving a mandibular advancement device (MAD) to treat obstructive sleep apnea using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). In addition, it also aims to assess the development of posterior open bite (POB).

Year of Publication
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2013
Journal
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Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung
Volume
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17
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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323-32
ISSN Number
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1520-9512
URL
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https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11325-012-0695-1
DOI
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10.1007/s11325-012-0695-1
Short Title
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Sleep Breath
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