title: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): A prosthodontic perspective.
abstract: The subject of sleep medicine, for dental profession in general and prosthodontists in particular, continue to offer great challenges and opportunities in terms of diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment based on qualitative evidence. Although the role played by the prosthodontists is still in its infancy, there is much to learn and understand in the rapidly evolving field of sleep medicine as the recognition of co-managing patients with sleep disorders by the prosthodontists is fast becoming a reality. This article discusses at length the prosthodontic perspectives of the research in the field of sleep medicine, particularly on obstructive sleep apnea.
authors: Director, Sri Ramakrishna Dental college and Hospital, S N R College Road, Coimbatore 641006, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Murali Mohan
authors: Senior Specialist (Prosthodontics), Army Dental Centre (R & R), Delhi Cantt, India.
authors: E Mahesh
authors: EM
authors: Gowda
authors: Resident (Prosthodontics), Army Dental Centre (R & R), Delhi Cantt, India.
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Banari
keywords: Complete/partial dentures prosthesis; Loss of teeth; Obstructive sleep apnea; Oral appliances