The position of the mandible plays a key role for determining airflow during sleep.

Conclusion: The changes in the mandibular position during sleep are linked with variations in the inspiration flow. The concomitant activities of the jaw antagonistic muscles are significantly associated to the transposition of the mandible.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Martinot, J.-B., Le-Dong, N.-N., Melki, B., Cuthbert, V., Denison, S., Borel, J. C., Pepin, J.-L. Tags: Sleep and control of breathing Source Type: research