Inflammation, Hypoxia, and Periodontal Breakdown: The Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Periodontitis; Results From a Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis.
People with obstructive sleep apnea show more than double the risk of developing periodontitis compared to those without sleep apnea, according to this meta-analysis of 18 studies. The severity of periodontal disease also showed a moderate positive correlation with sleep apnea presence.
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