Publications by authors named "Edoardo Bernkopf"
Article Synopsis
- OSAS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome) and TMDs (Temporomandibular Disorders) are complex conditions influenced by various functional, structural, and psycho-social factors, gaining more attention in research and clinical practice.
- Recognizing the multifaceted nature of these disorders is essential, as different anatomical and phenotypic presentations may lead to inconsistent findings in the literature.
- Co-existing OSAS and TMD cases pose additional challenges for healthcare providers, emphasizing the need for collaborative research efforts to better understand and address these complex issues.
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) is complex. Research has shown controversial evidence. The recent study by Bartolucci et al.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOtitis media (OM) and its recurring (rAOM), effusive (OME), and chronic forms, represent a frequent clinical challenge. The middle ear, the mandible, and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) share several embryological and anatomical connections. Despite that, the role of mandibular malposition and TMJ dysfunction is frequently overlooked in the management of otitis media.
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- Purpose
- : This study aimed to investigate how oral splint therapy affects patients suffering from Menière's disease (MD) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD) by comparing treatment outcomes between two groups.
- Methods/Results
- : A total of 63 patients were divided into a treatment group (37 patients receiving gnatological treatment) and a control group (26 patients who had not received such treatment). After 24 months, the treatment group showed significantly improved control over vertigo spells and other audio-vestibular symptoms compared to the control group.
- Conclusions
- : Oral splint therapy appears to be an effective long-term solution for managing symptoms in patients with TMD
. To investigate the role of dental malocclusion treatment in the outcomes of Recurrent Acute Otitis Media (RAOM). .
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The aim of the present article is to present a set of proposed clinical recommendations aimed at Italian dentists involved in the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome or snoring.
Methods: With the purpose of creating a study group, some of the most important Italian scientific societies operating in fields relevant to the issue of sleep medicine in dentistry were asked to appoint a representative. Each member of the study group was required to answer questions regarding the clinical management of OSAS and snoring.
Aim: To test the hypothesis that dental malocclusion with mandibular misplacement may be a causative factor for recurrent parotitis (RP) through unbalancing of masticatory muscles.
Methods: Thirteen patients (age 4-14 years) who were referred to a dental clinic for RP and malocclusion were treated by oral appliance positioning for a 6-month period. Monthly visits were scheduled regularly.
Background: Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are characterized by deranged cardiovascular variability, a well-established marker of cardiovascular risk. While long-term treatment with continuous positive airway pressure leads to a significant improvement of cardiovascular variability, little is known of the possibility of achieving the same results with other therapeutic approaches. The aim of our study was to investigate the responses of autonomic indexes of neural cardiac control to another type of OSA treatment based on an oral jaw-positioning appliance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo evaluate the clinical usefulness and tolerability of an oral jaw-positioning appliance in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children, we studied 32 patients (mean age, 7.1 +/- 2.6 yr; 20 males) with symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, malocclusion, and a baseline apnea index > 1 event/h.
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