Oral appliance therapy vs. positional therapy for managing positional obstructive sleep apnea
Aim: To assess the efficacy of positional therapy and oral appliance therapy for the management of positional obstructive sleep apnea....
Comparison of titrable thermoplastic versus custom-made mandibular advancement device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
Highlights: The use custom-made devices is recommended for mandibular advancement therapy of OSA. Custom-made devices are expensive and a...
CPAP and OAT: A New Dynamic Duo?
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM)1 just published a paper titled “Long-term health outcomes for patients with obstructive...
Efficacy of Oral Appliance for Mild, Moderate, and Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Meta-analysis
Objective: Oral Appliances (OA) are the recommended first-line option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)-hypopnea....
The Role of Hospital-Based Dentistry in Providing Treatment for Persons with Developmental Delay
Hospital-based dentistry plays an important role in the delivery of oral health care to patients with special needs who are unable to...
Influence of Nasal Resistance on Oral Appliance Treatment Outcome in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
It has been recognized that nasal airway resistance (NAR) is elevated in patients with OSA. However, little is known regarding the...
Novel Therapies for Preventing, Managing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring in Pediatric and Adult Patients
As the scope of practice for dental sleep medicine has evolved, medical and dental providers are increasingly interested in emerging...
Ready-Made Versus Custom-Made Mandibular Repositioning Devices in Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Study Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of a custom-made (MRDc) versus ready-made (MRDr) mandibular repositioning devices (MRD) in...
Is sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea only an oral health related problem?
Background: The etiology of sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is not yet fully clarified. This prospective...
Humanity, Dentistry and the Provision of Hope Where There Was None: Care for an Immobile Patient with Limited Mouth-Opening by Combining Conventional Care with Non-invasive Technologies
I am a solo practicing general dentist in the fourth decade of private practice and provide dental care to three generations of families....
