Chrome cobalt mandibular advancement appliances for managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.
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.
Ash
S P
SP
Department of Orthodontics, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Leytonstone, London E11 1NR, UK. simon.ash@whippsx.nhs.uk
Smith
A M
AM
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
D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002858:Chromium Alloys