Multidisciplinary approach to obstructive sleep apnoea: a case report.
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a well recognized clinical problem. This paper presents a case in which a joint orthodontic and surgical approach was used to diagnose and treat a patient suffering from this condition. Initially these cases could be treated with a conservative approach, which has a potential role in establishing a diagnosis.
Hathorn
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Bristol Dental Hospital.
Pell
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Williams
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Sandy
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