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...
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...
Obstructive sleep apnea: a follow-up program in its relation to temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep bruxism and orofacial pain
Objective To evaluate the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology, tooth wear...
