Comparison of Three Mandibular Advancement Device Designs in the Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Retrospective Study
Study Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of three mandibular advancement device (MAD) designs in terms of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI),...
Exploring the Link between Sleep Quality and Temporomandibular Disorders
Sleep quality plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. In recent years, researchers have been increasingly...
Weight reduction and the impact on apnea-hypopnea index: A systematic meta-analysis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is strongly associated with obesity. While the relationship between weight reduction and apnea-hypopnea index
Hospital Dentistry: Willingness to Treat IndividualsLiving with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(IDD) Under General Anaesthesia
In addition to financial and physical barriers in accessing care, people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)...
Oral appliance therapy vs. positional therapy for managing positional obstructive sleep apnea
Aim: To assess the efficacy of positional therapy and oral appliance therapy for the management of positional obstructive sleep apnea....
Comparison of titrable thermoplastic versus custom-made mandibular advancement device for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea
Highlights: The use custom-made devices is recommended for mandibular advancement therapy of OSA. Custom-made devices are expensive and a...
CPAP and OAT: A New Dynamic Duo?
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine (JCSM)1 just published a paper titled “Long-term health outcomes for patients with obstructive...
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....
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...
