[Treatment of snoring by a Herbst-activator. Satisfaction of patient and bedfellow].

Abstract

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.

• Authors: P W Kraaij, J de Lange, E M Baas, F Bierenbroodspot, A Vissink
• Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde (Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd) Vol. 113 Issue 7 Pg. 264-7 (Jul 2006) ISSN: 0028-2200 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Behandeling van snurken met een Herbst-activator. Tevredenheid van patiënten en partners.
• PMID: 16886316 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Orthodontic Appliances, Functional
• Patient Satisfaction
• Snoring (psychology, therapy)
• Spouses (psychology)
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Treatment Outcome