Oral Appliances in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea - 08/05/20
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a multifactorial condition, and an interdisciplinary approach to diagnosis forms the basis for effective treatment planning. Craniofacial structure and attached soft tissues and muscles play a central role in OSA. Evidence-based studies demonstrate the effectiveness of oral appliances for mandibular advancement and tongue stabilization in managing OSA, and current clinical standards of practice recommend the use of oral appliances to treat OSA when patients cannot tolerate continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Although effective, oral appliances are less predictable in managing OSA compared with CPAP therapy. Measures can be taken to improve predictability of oral appliance treatment.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : OSA, Oral appliance, Mandibular advancement, Tongue stabilizer
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This article originally appeared in March, 2019 issue of Sleep Medicine Clinics (Volume 14, Issue 1). |
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Disclosure Statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest and no funding was received in the preparation of this article. |
Vol 15 - N° 2
P. 241-250 - juin 2020 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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