Author/Authors :
Pişkin, Bülent GATA Diş Hekimliği Bilimleri Merkezi - Protetik Diş Tedavisi AD, Turkey , Akın, Hakan Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi - Dişhekimliği Fakültesi - Protetik Diş Tedavisi AD, Turkey , Şentut, Fatih Özel Akdeniz Ağız Diş Sağlığı Merkezi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Usage of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea
Abstract :
Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among middle-aged adults. It is characterized by repetitive collaps of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Oral appliances which used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea are a simple and influentual alternative for protection of upper airways from obstructions during sleep. Recently, there has been increasing interest about oral appliance usage for obstructive sleep apnea patients because of the limitations of another therapies such as positive airways pressure therapy and surgical methods. This review will be chronicled the usage of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Furthermore, factors which affect treatment success will be tried to discuss.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Obstructive sleep apnea , oral appliances
JournalTitle :
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal
