Oral Appliances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Anthony Dioguardi; Moh'd Al-Halawani

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.005

Oral Appliances in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Dec;49(6):1343-1357. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.005. Epub 2016 Oct 6.

Authors

Anthony Dioguardi¹, Moh'd Al-Halawani²

Affiliations

¹ Sleep Apnea and Snoring Dental Therapy of Connecticut, 123 York Street, Suite 2J, New Haven, CT 06511, USA. Electronic address: adioguardi01@gmail.com.
² Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program, Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510, USA.

PMID: 27720461
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2016.07.005

Abstract

Oral appliance therapy (OAT) has become an increasingly popular nonsurgical option for the treatment of obstructive sleep disorders. Recent research supports its efficacy and high levels of compliance for patients with obstructive sleep disorders. Common side effects of OAT include temporomandibular joint-related symptoms, bite changes, and tooth movement. These side effects can be minimized by the use of exercises. The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine have released joint clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring with OAT.

Keywords: Bruxism; Dental sleep medicine; Home sleep testing; Mandibular advancement device; Obstructive sleep apnea; Oral appliance therapy; Snoring; Temporomandibular joint.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Bruxism / complications
Dental Caries / prevention & control
Equipment Design
Humans
Orthodontic Appliances, Removable*
Patient Compliance
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Referral and Consultation
Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / therapy*
Snoring / prevention & control*