title: Snoring, sleep apnoea and the role of dental appliances.
abstract: This article describes the problems of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, together with an outline of treatment options. The Glasgow approach, whereby patients are investigated at a sleep clinic and a custom-made mandibular advancement device is made in semi-soft material, is also described. We have demonstrated the acceptability and effectiveness of a simple appliance in patients with varying dental states, some with simple snoring and some with mild to moderate sleep apnoea. Our experience relates to around 260 patients, extending over a period of 4 years with good success. The simple intraoral device is recommended as a first line of approach for patients with problem snoring.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Lyons
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Banham
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D011187:Posture; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D012913:Snoring / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome