PHYSICIAN/DENTIST REFERRAL FORM

This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy on temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Several clinically available variables have been identified as predictors of non-response to oral appliance (OA) treatment, including endotypical traits such as severe upper airway collapsibility, unstable ventilatory control, and low arousal threshold. This study aimed to identify potential predictors of non-response to OA treatment in patients with OSA non-adherent to treatment with positive airway pressure.

Objective: To evaluate root length changes associated with the use of mandibular advancement devices (MADs) to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in conjunction with morning occlusal guides.

A plethora of observational studies has established a significant correlation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Telomere Length (TL). Nevertheless, a universal consensus on precise causal association and its directionality has not yet been achieved. To shed light on this, we employed Mendelian Randomization (MR) to investigate the bidirectional causal association between OSA and TL.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of patient knowledge and concern for the consequences of untreated OSA, perceived partner satisfaction, and reported adverse effects, and relate these to patient adherence to OAT.