Men with Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome have low bone mineral density
A new study by Mira Daljeet and team found that predicted bone mineral density (BMD) values are lower in adults with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). The findings of this study were published in The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice.
OSAS is characterized by recurrent partial or whole airway collapse events during sleep, which results in hypoxia and frequent awakenings from sleep. Current research provides fresh support for the link between OSAS and decreased bone mineral density. In order to ascertain the relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and anticipated bone mineral density in people seeking orthodontic treatment, this study was carried out.
38 people in this retrospective cross-sectional research were split into OSAS and non-OSAS groups. Radiographic density (RD) of the left and right lateral areas of the first cervical vertebrae and dens of the second cervical vertebrae were quantified as an indication for BMD using pre-treatment cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) images.
The key findings of this study were:
In the independent sample t tests, there was no difference in the mean RD of any of the investigated locations between patients with and without OSA.
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