An alternative technique for mandibular advancement prosthesis fabrication.
One of the conservative and successful modalities of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is the mandibular advancement prosthesis. This prosthesis engages teeth on both dental arches for retention and stability. This article describes a technique that allows the fabrication of such a prosthesis in one piece and in a single laboratory step. This may be beneficial in reducing the laboratory time required for fabrication of such a prosthesis.
Sadan
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Department of Prosthodontics, LSU School of Dentistry, New Orleans, USA.
Novoselsky
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Rogers
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D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D006801:Humans; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000628:therapy*