Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3117664 | American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
IntroductionWe report on the use of an oral appliance fitted to a few maxillary and mandibular teeth to treat obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.MethodsWe used a mandibular repositioning appliance, the adjustable PMPositioner. Polysomnograms were taken before and after use of the appliance.ResultsThe apnea-hypopnea index decreased from 19.0 to 8.0. Minimum oxygen saturation increased from 80.0% to 86.0%, and rapid eye movement sleep increased from 6.0% to 20.0%, indicating that the device remained in position during sleep. A 2-year follow-up showed that periodontal and gingival health was maintained.ConclusionsOral appliances such as the PMPositioner are an alternative for treating obstructive sleep apnea in partly edentulous patients.
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Authors
Lílian Chrystiane Giannasi, Márcio Magini, Maricilia S. Costa, Cláudia Santos de Oliveira, Luis Vicente Franco de Oliveira,