The International journal of prosthodontics
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Clinical Trial
Aggravation of respiratory disturbances by the use of an occlusal splint in apneic patients: a pilot study.
This pilot study was designed to test the hypothesis that the use of a single oral splint may aggravate respiratory disturbance in sleep apneic patients. ⋯ This open study suggested that the use of an occlusal splint is associated with a risk of aggravation of respiratory disturbances. It may therefore be relevant for clinicians to question patients about snoring and sleep apnea when recommending an occlusal splint.