Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 273-281 , September 1996

Effects of electrical stimulation to the soft palate on snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

  • Richard S Schwartz, DDS (Associate Professor)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr. Richard S. Schwartz Department of General Dentistry UTHSCSA-Dental School 7703 Floyd Curl Dr. San Antonio, TX 78284-7914
    • Department of General Dentistry, Dental School, University of Texas at San Antonio. Dental School, San Antonio, Tex, USA.
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  • Norman N Salome, BA (Dental Student)

      Affiliations

    • University of Texas at San Antonio. Dental School, San Antonio, Tex, USA.
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  • Paul T Ingmundon, PhD (Staff Psychologist)

      Affiliations

    • Audie L. Murphy Veterans Administration Hospital, San Antonio, Tex, USA.
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  • John D Rugh, PhD (Acting Chair)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthodontics, Dental School, University of Texas at San Antonio. Dental School San Antonio, Tex, USA.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 76, Issue 3 , Pages 273-281 , September 1996

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