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Custom devices for sleep apnea treatment

G W Cobb1, E Rommerdale

  • 1University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, USA.

Journal of Dental Technology : the Peer-Reviewed Publication of the National Association of Dental Laboratories
|October 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder. Oral appliances are effective treatments for OSA, and this article details their construction.

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Area of Science:

  • Sleep Medicine
  • Dental Sleep Medicine
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects millions, causing airway collapse during sleep.
  • Symptoms range from snoring and fatigue to severe cardiovascular issues.
  • Effective treatments are crucial for managing this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a synopsis of various obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment modalities.
  • To describe and illustrate the construction of two oral appliances for OSA treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current OSA treatment options.
  • Detailed description and illustration of two specific oral appliance constructions.

Main Results:

  • Oral appliances are effective treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • The article provides practical insights into the construction of these devices.

Conclusions:

  • Oral appliances represent a viable and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
  • Dental professionals play a key role in the fabrication and management of these devices.

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