Current principles in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea with mandibular advancement appliances.
This paper looks at the role of mandibular advancement splints in the management of obstructive sleep apnoea, as part of a multidisciplinary approach. Clinical guidance is provided on the rationale for use, patient selection, design features and the associated risk to benefit ratio.
Johal
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Dept of Orthodontics, St Bartholomew's and The Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, London. a.s.johal@mds.qmw.ac.uk
Battagel
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D006801:Humans; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D018579:Patient Selection; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*