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The difference between two oral appliances in treating obstructive sleep apnea: a case report
Ju-Hui Wu1, Chung-Yao Hsu, Chau-Hsiang Wang
1Department of Dentistry, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Summary
Oral appliances can treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A single-piece soft oral appliance improved OSA more effectively than a two-piece acrylic appliance in a case study.
Area of Science:
- Sleep Medicine
- Dental Devices
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment often involves upper airway patency alteration.
- The efficacy of oral appliances for OSA management requires further investigation.
Observation:
- A case report details two mandibular repositioning appliances for mild OSA.
- A 36-year-old male patient with mild OSA was treated with single-piece soft and two-piece acrylic appliances.
Findings:
- Polysomnography demonstrated significant improvement in the apnea/hypopnea index with both appliances.
- The single-piece soft oral appliance showed greater efficacy in reducing the apnea/hypopnea index compared to the two-piece appliance.
Implications:
- Oral appliances show promise as an adjunct therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.
- Further research into the comparative effectiveness of different oral appliance designs is warranted.
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