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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2021

Oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea: Emerging issues, upcoming challenges, and possible solutions.

Vikram Belkhode, Surekha Godbole, Sharayu Nimonkar, Sameer Parhad, Pranali Nimonkar

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Article in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Vikram BelkhodeDepartment of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Surekha GodboleDepartment of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Sharayu NimonkarDepartment of Prosthodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College and Hospital, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
Sameer ParhadDepartment of Orthodontics, Dr. Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe Dental College and Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India.
Pranali NimonkarTrauma Care Centre, Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences · INGovernment Medical College · INTatyasaheb Kore Dental College and Research Centre · IN

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAs per the current epidemiological studies, the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) among the adult population is very high. Oral appliances (OAs) have emerged as the most recommended alternative treatment option for mild to moderate OSA.

objectiveThe objective of this article is to propose or develop a new design of OA named "customized maxillary oral appliance (CMOA)," for managing moderate OSA syndrome.

methodsThe design proposed in this article is first of its kind that is fabricated on the maxillary arch. CMOA is developed by combining the principles of the three most popular OAs used in OSA, namely, soft palate lifters, tongue retaining devices, and mandibular advancement devices.

conclusionsGiven the potential impact of OSA on general and mental health and the side effects of existing appliances, there is a need for a new remedy to be introduced in the field of sleep medicine. This novel design can provide a new therapeutic option for patients with moderate OSA.

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Apnea/hypopnea indexcustomized maxillary oral appliancemandibular advancement deviceobstructive sleep apneapolysomnography

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PMID34760725
PMCPMC8565156
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