ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA

Clinical studies and Publications on Oral Appliance

There are numerous clinical studies in Oral Appliance Therapy noting the efficacy, compliance and outcome data for oral appliances compared to CPAP. Below are a few of the more recent that may be of interest to you.

New Technology:

  • The Use of Remotely Controlled Mandibular Positioner as a Predictive Screening Tool for Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea through Single-Night Progressive Titration of the Mandible: A Systematic Review.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27568892

Review Articles:

Evidence for Clinical Efficacy/Patient Preference:

  • Mandibular advancement splint as short-term alternative treatment in patients with obstructive sleep apnea already effectively treated with continuous positive airway pressure.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23585745

Evidence for Improved Clinical Outcomes:

  • Improvement of Cognitive and Psychomotor Performance in Patients with Mild to Moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treated with Mandibular Advancement Device: A Prospective 1-Year Study.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26414974