THE INFLUENCE OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA ON SELF-PERCEIVED DENTAL AESTHETICS AND NEED FOR ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT AMONG THE GENERAL POPULATION IN MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA

The influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental aesthetics and need for orthodontic treatment among the general population in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

OBJECTIVE: To assess the influence of obstructive sleep apnea on self-perceived dental appearance and need for orthodontic treatment.MATERIALS AND METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was used in a random sample of a general adult population in Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.A total of 1014 participants completed the questionnaires, which includ

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