Sleep is fundamental for health and well‐being. An adequate amount and quality of sleep is a cardinal component of a healthy lifestyle at the basis of the prevention of many non‐communicable chronic diseases. Recent evidence suggests that sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea, represent an emerging risk factor for periodontal health. This review article provides a critical appraisal of the existing literature concerning the association between sleep duration, sleep quality, sleep disorders in general, and obstructive sleep apnea with periodontal diseases, including gingivitis and periodontitis. The putative mechanisms underlying these associations are described as well as the potential clinical implications for diagnosis and treatment.

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睡眠和牙周健康


睡眠对于健康和福祉至关重要。充足的睡眠时间和质量是健康生活方式的重要组成部分，是预防许多非传染性慢性病的基础。最近的证据表明，睡眠障碍，特别是阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停，是牙周健康的一个新兴危险因素。这篇综述文章对有关睡眠持续时间、睡眠质量、一般睡眠障碍以及阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停与牙周疾病（包括牙龈炎和牙周炎）之间关系的现有文献进行了批判性评估。描述了这些关联背后的假定机制以及对诊断和治疗的潜在临床意义。