Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Apnea with Oral Appliance

Tae,  Il Ho

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 53(4); 2015 > Article

The Journal of The Korean Dental Association 2015;53(4):259-265.
Published online April 30, 2015.

코골이와 수면무호흡증의 구강내 장치 치료

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Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Apnea with Oral Appliance

Il Ho Tae

Ahrim Dental Hospital, TMJ and Orofacial pain Center

Abstract

Recently, oral appliances for treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are widely used. Among various appliances, mandibular advancement devices are most effective without serious side effects. Advancement of mandible keep airway open and decrease snoring and/or obstructive apnea events. They can be used as stand-alone therapy or an adjunct to continuous positive air pressure for lowering air pressure. Oral appliances should be applied by dentists who have knowledges and experiences on occlusion and temporomandibular disorders and manage of side effects.

Key Words: oral appliance;mandibular advancement device;snoring;obstructive sleep apnea;