ArticleThe Angle orthodontist2012
Microimplant-based mandibular advancement therapy for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study.
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- Clinical and Radiographic Features of Pycnodysostosis with Emphasis on Dentofacial Problems.Case reports in dentistry · 2017Article
- Think before sinking your teeth into oral appliance therapy.Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine · 2014Article
- Innovative treatments for adults with obstructive sleep apnea.Nature and science of sleep · 2014Review
- Microimplant-based mandibular advancement therapy for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study.The Angle orthodontist · 2012Article
- Do sand blasted with large grit and acid etched surface treated mini-implants remain stationary under orthodontic forces?The Angle orthodontist · 2012Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo investigate the efficacy of orthodontic microimplant-based mandibular advancement therapies for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adult patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsTen adult OSA patients (seven men, three women; mean age 60.00 ± 9.25 years) were each treated with two mandibular orthodontic microimplants attached to a customized reverse face mask for mandibular advancement. Pretreatment and posttreatment outcome measures of microimplant mobility, apnea-hypopnea index, snoring, respiratory movement, and Epworth sleepiness scores were evaluated after 6 months.
resultsHighly significant reductions in the apnea-hypopnea index, snoring, and sleep variables were observed. Sixteen of the 20 (80%) microimplants were stable and showed no mobility, and four (20%) demonstrated grade 1 or 2 mobility and required removal and reinsertion of a new microimplant.
conclusionsFavorable reductions in sleep variables highlight the potential of microimplant-based mandibular advancement therapy as an alternative treatment modality for OSA patients who cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure and oral appliance therapy.
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