Mandibular advancement reduces pharyngeal collapsibility by enlarging the airway rather than affecting velopharyngeal compliance

Mandibular advancement reduces pharyngeal collapsibility by enlarging the airway rather than affecting velopharyngeal compliance

Abstract Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are frequently prescribed for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients, but approximately one third of patients experience no therapeutic benefit. Understanding the mechanisms by which MADs prevent pharyngeal collapse may help optimize MAD therapy. This s...

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Main Authors: Guilherme J. M. Garcia, Josiah J. Wolf, David A. Campbell, Ryan S. Bailey, Rodney A. Sparapani, Charles M. Welzig, B. Tucker Woodson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-02-01
Series:Physiological Reports
Subjects:
closing pressure
drug‐induced sedated endoscopy
mandibular advancement device
obstructive sleep apnea
oral appliance
pharyngeal compliance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15558

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https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.15558

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