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Background: Edentulism results in decrease in size and tone of the pharyngeal musculature and may be an important risk factor for development of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Epidemiological studies estimated that edentulism has been found to be present in about 18% of patients older than 60 years of age and that such prevalence would remain constant over the next 30 years. Considering the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in the advanced age, it is conceivable that a consistent number of elderly people are at risk of edentulism induced worsening of obstructive sleep apnea and, consequently of morbidity and mortality due to this condition. Although cranio-mandibular abnormalities are well recognised risk factors for this manifestation, the role played by edentulism has never been investigated at length. The literature available on this issue was critically reviewed for the occurrence, etiology and prosthodontist's involvement in treating this condition.

Obstructive sleep apnea and edentulism – role of complete dentures/oral appliance from prosthodontics perspective : a review