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....
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)...
Higher ambient temperatures may worsen obstructive sleep apnea: A nationwide smartwatch-based analysis of 6.2 million person-days
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious type of sleep disorder that can lead to cardiometabolic and neurocognitive diseases. We...
National Knowledge-Driven Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea—The Swedish Approach
Abstract Introduction: This paper describes the development of “Swedish Guidelines for OSA treatment” and the underlying managed care...
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...
Specialist Management of Dry Mouth
Sir, we write further to the recent article on dry mouth management/care. During oncology treatment, both qualitative and quantitative...
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...
