Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Oral Appliances- Review
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic, progressive and disabling sleep related breathing disorder. It requires long term, multidisciplinary management .Various treatment modalities such as behavioural, medical, surgical options are available. Contribution from various health care specialties could lead to effective treatment benefits when considering treatment for OSA. The most common clinical procedure involves continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Orthodontics is not just limited with mere alignment of the teeth and smile esthetics but it has an expanded health care role that has established a new standard of health care for OSA patients. Oral appliances are simple, noninvasive, cost effective and reliable treatment method compare to all other airway pressure therapy and surgical approach in mild and moderate OSA patient.
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Dr Shivasankar. V. MD
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