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+44 28 3718 0055Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and CareISSN: 2325-9639
Willems G Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Orthodontics, Sleep Medicine, Sleep Disorders
Department of Oral Health Sciences-Orthodontics, KU Leuven and Dentistry, University Hospitals Leuven, Belgium
Biography
Willems G is currently working in Department of Oral Health Sciences-Orthodontics, KU Leuven and Dentistry, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven , Belgium.He recently published his articles in Journal of Sleep Disorders: Treatment and Care. He reviewed many scientific papers. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Publications
Research Article Open Access
Are Sleep Disordered Breathing Symptoms and Maxillary Expansion Correlated? A Prospective Evaluation Study
Author(s): Detailleur V, Cadenas de Llano-Pérula M, Buyse B, Verdonck A, Politis C, Willems G
Study Background: The aim of this study was to investigate whether Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) symptoms are common in patients needing maxillary expansion and whether maxillary expansion could influence Sleep Disordered Breathing symptoms on a short-term.
Methods: In this prospective study, questionnaires were administered at baseline (T1) in 62 children (CST1) and 33 adults (AST1) in need of maxillary expansion. Three months after the start of orthodontic retention (T2), 39 children (CST2) and 31 adults (AST2) filled in the questionnaires for comparison.
Results: Children who needed maxillary expansion (CST1) reported more mouth ... view more»
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