Central Sleep Apnea Sleeping Man Monitoring mandibular movement reflects efficacy of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea. HealthDay News — For individuals with obstructive sleep apnea ...

Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a recurrent obstruction (= narrowing / blockage) of the upper airway during sleep. It occurs when the upper airway muscles become flaccid. This narrows the ...

With the help of a mandibular advancement device (MAD), daytime sleepiness of patients with obstructive sleep apnoea can be relieved. Treatment with an MAD is not inferior to positive airway pressure ...

Dentists at Melbourne, Australia-based 3DSG Pty Ltd. are seeking patent protection for a plug and socket set for use in a mandibular advancement splint set for treating snoring or sleep apnea.

While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) continues to be the gold standard for treatment of sleep apnea, the cumbersome machines are often not well tolerated by patients. Because of this, less ...

The Invisalign® System with mandibular advancement featuring occlusal blocks is the latest clinical innovation that expands Align’s Class II treatment portfolio for growing patients by offering ...

The ratio between tongue volume and bony enclosure size in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may help dentists calculate oral appliance treatment success, according to research presented at ...