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Avoiding and Managing Oral Appliance Therapy Side Effects
Sleep Medicine Clinics, 2018There is a serious need to consider all potential side effects thoughtfully before commencing individual treatment with oral appliance therapy. Although many of these side effects are self-limiting, easily corrected, or innocuous, others are difficult or impossible to correct and can affect the patient in serious ways.
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Oral Appliance Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Treatments in Respiratory Medicine, 2005Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder characterized by repetitive, complete or partial closure of the upper airway during sleep, resulting in sleep fragmentation and oxygen desaturation. The disorder causes significant morbidity, particularly in terms of impairment of daytime functioning and the impact this has on quality of life. There is
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2021
Oral appliances (OAs) aim to increase the upper airway size, facilitate breathing during the night, and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring (◘ Fig. 13.1a, b). There are two subgroups of OAs: the mandibular advancement device (OAM) (◘ Fig. 13.2) and the tongue-retaining device (OAT) (◘ Fig. 13.3).
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Oral appliances (OAs) aim to increase the upper airway size, facilitate breathing during the night, and reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring (◘ Fig. 13.1a, b). There are two subgroups of OAs: the mandibular advancement device (OAM) (◘ Fig. 13.2) and the tongue-retaining device (OAT) (◘ Fig. 13.3).
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Effectiveness and Outcome of Oral Appliance Therapy
Dental Clinics of North America, 2012Oral appliances (OAs) are a primary treatment option for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and are implemented as a noninvasive alternative for patients with severe OSA who are unwilling or unable to tolerate continuous positive airway pressure for the management of their disease. Studies have demonstrated the ability of OAs to
Benjamin T, Pliska, Fernanda, Almeida
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Oral Appliance Therapy and Temporomandibular Disorders
Sleep Medicine Clinics, 2018This article focuses on clinical examination to assist in maintaining stable function between jaw posture, muscle function, and temporomandibular joint stability. It describes a simple and understandable approach for assessment and management of common temporomandibular symptoms arising as side effects from use of mandibular advancement device therapy ...
Noshir R, Mehta, Leopoldo P, Correa
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Oral Appliance Therapy in Sleep Medicine
Sleep Medicine Clinics, 2010Oral appliance therapy provided by the dentist has become a well recognized means by which patients who have a sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) may have an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or surgery for their management.
Dennis R. Bailey, Aarnoud Hoekema
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Clinical Evaluation for Oral Appliance Therapy
Sleep Medicine Clinics, 2018This article outlines the steps dentists must take before treating obstructive sleep apnea patients with oral appliance therapy. It describes a proper clinical examination, the appropriate appliance for specific cases, patient discussion points, and the necessary history and consent forms.
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The Success of Oral Appliance Therapy Based on Symptom-Driven Titration
Military Medicine, 2022ABSTRACT Study Objective Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic condition that could lead to debilitating and sometimes life-threatening consequences. Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is effective in providing a conservative, nonsurgical treatment option for patients diagnosed with mild-to-moderate ...
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Oral Appliances
The integration of orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) with oral appliances, particularly mandibular advancement devices (MADs), presents a promising multidisciplinary strategy for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and orofacial dysfunctions across the lifespan.Patricia Fernández Sanjuán +4 more
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Oral appliance therapy for the management of sleep disordered breathing: An overview
Sleep and Breathing, 2000A burgeoning new arena in healthcare has opened to dental professionals with the potential to relieve the suffering of millions of people worldwide. Qualified dentists are increasingly being called upon to interface with the medical profession in an effort to manage the unstable upper airway during sleep.
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