Purpose?
Investigate sleep and disorders.
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What does a sleep laboratory measure?
Polysomnography records several body functions during sleep. Along with breathing and oxygen saturation, it includes brain activity, eye movements and muscle activity. These help assess sleep and possible disorders.
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Several signals
Sensors record different functions. Their placement and the procedure are explained beforehand.
Assess sleep
The recording helps identify sleep stages and breathing events.
Discuss findings
The medical team relates measurements to symptoms and history. Treatment does not follow from a single screen value.
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Interpretation?
Medical, in context.
Dental consultation?
Bring the relevant report.
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Several signals
Sensors record different functions. Their placement and the procedure are explained beforehand.
Assess sleep
The recording helps identify sleep stages and breathing events.
Discuss findings
The medical team relates measurements to symptoms and history. Treatment does not follow from a single screen value.
Often confused
Testing versus treatment
Assessment establishes findings; subsequent care is decided separately.
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Does it hurt?
The usual test records signals through external sensors. Unfamiliar wires can be uncomfortable; discuss concerns beforehand.
What should I report beforehand?
Discuss previous reports, medicines and sleep concerns. Do not stop medication on your own.
Why after a home test?
More detailed testing may be needed when questions remain or other sleep disorders are suspected.
At the practice
For a personal discussion
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Which parts of my sleep report matter for dental care?
An existing sleep report helps inform an appliance discussion.
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- EEG
- Recording electrical brain activity.
- EOG
- Recording eye movements.
- EMG
- Recording electrical muscle activity.
Make the distinction
Assessment establishes findings; subsequent care is decided separately.
Sources and context
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