ReviewEuropean respiratory review : an official journal of the European Respiratory Society2023
The role of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 29 citations in OpenAlex.
- Dentoskeletal changes of long-term oral appliance treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists · 2025Pooled it
- Prediction of non-responders to oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a pilot study.Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · 2025Trial
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- Two vs. Three Incisions for Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Implantation to Treat Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- A perspective on precision medicine in obstructive sleep apnea: from pathophysiological phenotyping to integrated management pathways.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- "Characterization of Brazilian Dentistry in Dental Sleep Medicine".Sleep science (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2025Article
- Impact of Mandibular Advancement Therapy on Occlusal Plane Orientation and Incisor Inclination in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Effects of Oral Appliance Therapy with a Mouth Shield in Periodontitis Patients Who Snore: A Split-Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Objective adherence to oral appliance therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a one-year longitudinal analysis.European journal of orthodontics · 2025Article
- Exploring the Dose-Response Relationship between Mandibular Protrusion and Respiratory Effort Burden in Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2025Article
- Oral Health Implications of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Literature Review.Biomedicines · 2024Review
- Mandibular Jaw Movement Automated Analysis for Oral Appliance Monitoring in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prospective Cohort Study.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2024Observational
- Consensus Statements among European Sleep Surgery Experts on Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Part 2 Decision-Making in Surgical Management and Peri-Operative Considerations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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- Investigating the dynamic relationship of sleep-disordered breathing, orthodontic treatment needs, and dental esthetics in the general population.Annals of thoracic medicineArticle
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5 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.
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Abstract
There is now widespread recognition within the world of sleep medicine of the increasing importance of dental sleep medicine and, in particular, the role of oral appliance therapy (OAT) in the management of adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). For the purpose of this review, the term OAT refers to a custom-made intra-oral appliance, which acts to posture the mandible in a forward and downward direction, away from its natural resting position. Whilst nasally applied continuous positive airway pressure remains the "gold standard" in nonsurgical OSA management, OAT remains the recognised alternative treatment.This review of OAT aims to provide an evidence-based update on our current understanding of their mode of action, exploring the potential anatomical and physiological impact of their use in preventing collapse of the upper airway; the current clinical practice guidelines, including the recently published National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2021 guidance, in conjunction with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine; optimal design features, comparing the role of custom-made
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