title: Chrome cobalt mandibular advancement appliances for managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
abstract: Snoring and sleep apnea are chronic conditions. This article describes the use of cobalt chrome mandibular advancement appliances as a long-term, robust addition to the appliances used to treat these conditions. The clinical indications, appliance design, construction stages and special features of using cast alloy bases are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone, London E11 1NR, UK. simon.ash@whippsx.nhs.uk
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Ash
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002858:Chromium Alloys; D006801:Humans; D019186:Mandibular Advancement / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003765:Models, Dental; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009968:Orthodontic Appliances, Removable; D020181:Sleep Apnea, Obstructive / Q000628:therapy*; D012913:Snoring / Q000628:therapy*; D013499:Surface Properties; D014716:Vertical Dimension
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002858:Chromium Alloys