ReviewSleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung2013
Updates in oral appliance therapy for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- Side effects of mandibular advancement splints for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review.Dental press journal of orthodontics · 2018Pooled it
- Diagnosis and Orthodontic Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Children-A Systematic Review.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- The role of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea.European respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society · 2023Review
- Efficacy of a Mandibular Advancement Appliance on Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children: A Study Protocol of a Crossover Randomized Controlled Trial.Frontiers in physiology · 2016Article
- Orthodontic and Orthognathic Surgical Treatment of a Pediatric OSA Patient.Case reports in dentistry · 2016Article
- Evaluation of the impact of a clinical pathway on the organization of a multidisciplinary dental sleep clinic.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2014Article
- Innovative treatments for adults with obstructive sleep apnea.Nature and science of sleep · 2014Review
- Effects of twin block appliance on obstructive sleep apnea in children: a preliminary study.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2013Article
- Assessment of the uvulo-glossopharyngeal dimensions in patients with β-thalassemia major.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2013Article
- Comparative assessment of changes in pharyngeal airway space in cases of obstructive sleep apnoea with a customized mandibular repositioning appliance - a clinical study.Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil)Article
- Management of severe obstructive sleep apnea using mandibular advancement devices with auto continuous positive airway pressures.Lung India : official organ of Indian Chest SocietyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasingly being recognized by the public due to its life-threatening and low curability rate nature. Oral appliances (OAs) were introduced as a treatment option for both non-apneic snoring and OSA to maintain the patency of the upper airway during sleep by repositioning the mandible, tongue, and soft palate.
resultsOver the past decade, OAs are enthusiastically studied and concluded as a simple, silent, bed partner-friendly, less invasive, tolerable, and efficacious choice for mild-to-moderate OSA. In the meantime, some challenges remain uncertain such as titration management, 3D image diagnostic tools reliability, and long-term adherence for adult patients. Improvement of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) monitoring and management is recommended, although there is no scientific evidence suggesting consistent undesirable long-term effects of OA on the TMJ. Now that pediatric OSA is being diagnosed more frequently, OA therapy is becoming a promising option for children as well.
conclusionConsistent follow-up and management are needed to increase clinical success rates in OA therapy for OSA. Further educational preparation and support is required for dental and medical professionals to recognize OSA and ensure the best possible patient care.
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