Oral appliances in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea.
Oral appliances have been developed that are effective in snoring patients and in patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. This article reviews the types of appliances that are available, their possible modes of action, and their efficacy. In addition, the clinician is provided with guidelines on how to choose the appropriate patient for this therapy.
Millman
R P
RP
Sleep Disorders Center of Lifespan Hospitals, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
Rosenberg
C L
CL
Kramer
N R
NR
D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D017286:Polysomnography; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012913:Snoring / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D016896:Treatment Outcome