Defining and Measuring Compliance With Oral Appliance Therapy
Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is a proven, effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however, it can only be effective when...
Exploring the Link between Sleep Quality and Temporomandibular Disorders
Sleep quality plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. In recent years, researchers have been increasingly...
Weight reduction and the impact on apnea-hypopnea index: A systematic meta-analysis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is strongly associated with obesity. While the relationship between weight reduction and apnea-hypopnea index
Effectiveness of mandibular advancement devices in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and the impact of different body positions on treatment
Objectives To evaluate the efficacy of mandibular advancement devices (MADs) in improving apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) in positional...
Hospital Dentistry: Willingness to Treat IndividualsLiving with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(IDD) Under General Anaesthesia
In addition to financial and physical barriers in accessing care, people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)...
Mandibular Jaw Movement Automated Analysis for Oral Appliance Monitoring in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Rationale: Oral appliances are second-line treatments after continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
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....
Mandibular Advancement vs CPAP for Blood Pressure Reduction in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
BACKGROUND Hypertension guidelines recommend diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with hypertension. The...
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...
Mandibular Advancement vs Combined Airway and Positional Therapy for Snoring: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Question Are mandibular advancement devices more effective than airway and positional therapy for patients with primary snoring? Findings...
