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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 3 | Page : 80-84 |
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The use of oral appliances in two patients diagnosed with different stages of obstructive sleep apnea
Eda Ozdere1, Gulsum Sayin2, Yener Okutan1
1 Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
2 Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Eda Ozdere
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Selcuk University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Konya
Turkey
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/2347-4610.166186
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common, chronic disorder of sleep, and breathing that causes disability from pathologic sleepiness, respiratory, and cardiovascular complications. Oral appliance therapy is an alternative in the treatment of OSA, especially in mild and moderate cases. The aim of this report was to assess the effectiveness of custom-made mandibular advancement devices (MAD) and analyze the change in sleep quality and polysomnographic variables in patients diagnosed as having severe OSA and primary snoring. In the present report, two custom-made MADs were produced for two patients who were diagnosed as having severe sleep apnea and primary snoring, according to polysomnographic measurements. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) was changed after follow--up period, and complaints were reduced in both patients. MADs are generally indicated for patients with mild to moderate OSA but can be effectively used by severe OSA and primary snoring patients. |
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