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An alternative technique for mandibular advancement prosthesis fabrication
A Sadan1, A Novoselsky, W A Rogers
1Department of Prosthodontics, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, USA.
Summary
Mandibular advancement prostheses are effective for obstructive sleep apnea. A new one-piece fabrication technique simplifies the process, potentially reducing laboratory time for dental professionals.
Area of Science:
- Dental devices
- Sleep medicine
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder.
- Mandibular advancement prostheses are a successful conservative treatment for OSA.
- Current fabrication methods can be time-consuming.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel technique for fabricating a one-piece mandibular advancement prosthesis.
- To present a simplified laboratory procedure for dental prostheses.
Main Methods:
- A single-piece fabrication technique for mandibular advancement prostheses is detailed.
- The technique utilizes existing dental arches for retention and stability.
Main Results:
- The described technique allows for one-piece prosthesis fabrication.
- This method can be completed in a single laboratory step.
Conclusions:
- A simplified, one-step laboratory fabrication technique for mandibular advancement prostheses is presented.
- This technique may reduce the overall laboratory time required for OSA treatment devices.