Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular advancement appliance over prostheses: A case report

Treatment with a mandibular advancement device (MAD) is recommended for mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), primary snoring and as a secondary option for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, because it has better adherence and acceptance. However, edentulous patients do not have supports to hold the...

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Main Authors: Thais Moura Guimarães, Sâmia Colen, Paulo Afonso Cunali, Rowdley Rossi, Cibele Dal-Fabbro, Otávio Ferraz, Sergio Tufik, Lia Bittencourt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2015-04-01
Series:Sleep Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1984006315000346
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Summary:Treatment with a mandibular advancement device (MAD) is recommended for mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), primary snoring and as a secondary option for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, because it has better adherence and acceptance. However, edentulous patients do not have supports to hold the MAD. This study aimed to present a possible to OSA treatment with MAD in over complete upper and partial lower dentures. The patient, a 38-year-old female with mild OSA, was treated with a MAD. The respiratory parameter, such as apnea–hypopnea index, arousal index and oxyhemoglobin saturation was improved after treatment.
ISSN:1984-0063