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Pre-Fabricated Myofunctional Appliance for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A

Luca Levrini, Giuseppa Sara Salone, German O Ramirez-Yanez

    The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
    |April 27, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    The Myobrace/MyOSA appliance significantly reduced the Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI) in children with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). This myofunctional treatment shows promise as an alternative therapy for pediatric OSA.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
    • Orthodontics
    • Respiratory Health

    Background:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder in children.
    • Mild to moderate OSA requires effective and accessible treatment options.
    • Myofunctional appliances offer a non-invasive approach to airway management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of the Myobrace/MyOSA myofunctional appliance in treating mild to moderate pediatric OSA.
    • To assess changes in the Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI) as a primary outcome measure.

    Main Methods:

    • A study included nine children diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA.
    • Participants used the Myobrace/MyOSA appliance for 90 days.
    • Apnea/Hypopnea Index (AHI) and Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) were measured before and after treatment, with statistical analysis using a paired t-test.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant reduction in the AHI was observed post-treatment (p = 0.0425).
    • Improvements in Oxygen Saturation (SaO2) were noted but did not reach statistical significance.

    Conclusions:

    • The Myobrace/MyOSA myofunctional appliance may serve as a viable alternative treatment for mild to moderate OSA in children.
    • Further research is needed to confirm the long-term stability and effectiveness of this intervention.
    Abstract

    Keywords:
    ApneaMyobrace/MyOSAMyofunctionalObstructive Sleep Apnea

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