[Treatment of snoring by a Herbst-activator. Satisfaction of patient and bedfellow].
Snoring is primarily a social problem which for instance brings considerable pressure on someone's conjugal relationship. Often treatment is demanded by the bedfellow. Patient as well as bedfellow needs to be involved in the treatment of the problem. In this study, twenty-three habitual snorers and their bedfellows completed a questionnaire concerning the effect of the treatment of snoring by a Herbst-activator before treatment and 3 and 6 months after treatment. Two-thirds of the patients and bedfellows were satisfied with the therapy results. The bedfellows exhibited an even more positive therapy effect than the patients.
Kraaij
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Afdeling Mondziekten en Kaakchirurgie, Isala Klinieken, Zwolle.
de Lange
J
J
Baas
E M
EM
Bierenbroodspot
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Vissink
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017289:Orthodontic Appliances, Functional; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012913:Snoring / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D018454:Spouses / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome