Titration technique using endoscopy for an oral appliance treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Publication date: Available online 20 June 2017
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): Kentaro Okuno, Kazuki Ikai, Erika Matsumura-Ai, Takafumi Araie
The degree of mandibular protrusion for an oral appliance (OA) should be customized for each patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This article describes the mandibular titration technique for OAs to effectively treat OSA by using endoscopy to evaluate the change in the airway at the velopharynx. This technique may minimize the degree of mandible protrusion and contribute to both the efficacy of and compliance with OA therapy.



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