The comparison of two different mandibular positions for oral appliance therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

The comparison of two different mandibular positions for oral appliance therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract Background An oral appliance (OA) can alleviate upper airway obstruction by pulling the mandible forward during sleep. While a large mandibular advancement with an OA decreases the number of apnea and hypopnea events, long‐term use may cause side effects, such as toothache, stiffness, and p...

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Main Authors: Eri Makihara, Takafumi Watanabe, Hiromichi Ogusu, Shin‐Ichi Masumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-12-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Dental Research
Subjects:
mandibular position
obstructive sleep apnea
oral appliance
treatment effectiveness
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.650

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https://doi.org/10.1002/cre2.650

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