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Published on: December 6, 2016
[Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea with a mandibular advancement device in the dental practice]
J C L Chung1, Z Huang1, G Bousch1
1Department of Orofacial Pain and Dysfunction, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Abstract:
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a common sleep-related breathing disorder with significant health and socio-economic consequences. Obstructive sleep apnoea is characterized by recurrent obstructions of the upper airway during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep due to frequent arousal and drops in blood oxygen levels. Research has demonstrated mandibular advancement devices to be effective in reducing upper airway obstructions and in alleviating obstructive sleep apnoea symptoms such as snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness. The application of mandibular advancement device therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea requires specialized knowledge and clinical expertise. This article discusses mandibular advancement device therapy, from fitting the appliance to evaluating its effectiveness. Future research is necessary to improve treatment outcomes for individual patients.
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