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Impact of AI in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This chapter explores the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the domain of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA, a prevalent sleep...
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Contemporary Skeletal Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a chronic disease characterized by partial or total airway collapse during sleep. Traditional soft tissue surgery...
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Obstructive sleep apnea: What is an orthodontist’s role?
BackgroundThe American Association of Orthodontists white paper on obstructive sleep apnea and orthodontics remains the most authoritative statement...
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Is sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea only an oral health related problem?
BackgroundThe etiology of sleep bruxism in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients is not yet fully clarified. This prospective clinical study aimed...
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Oral appliance therapy vs. positional therapy for managing positional obstructive sleep apnea; a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials
AimTo assess the efficacy of positional therapy and oral appliance therapy for the management of positional obstructive sleep apnea.
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Medical Comorbidities of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Proper sleep is necessary for the body to maintain homeostasis. Sleep disorders are associated with physiological and psychological medical...
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Genetically predicted obstructive sleep apnea is causally associated with an increased risk for periodontitis
BackgroundAlthough obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and periodontitis are associated, whether this association is causative is uncertain.
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Surgical Approaches to Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often involves multilevel obstruction of the upper airway. Carefully selected OSA patients can...
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Nasal and maxillary sinus volume change in patients with obstructive sleep apnea after bimaxillary advancement surgery
The airway complex is modified by bimaxillary advancement surgery performed in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of the...
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Morphofunctional changes following adenotonsillectomy of obstructive sleep apnea children: a case series analysis
ObjectiveTo perform a case series analysis of the changes in the pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), nasal inspiratory flow (NIF), upper...
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Relationship of obstructive sleep apnea with periodontal condition and its local and systemic risk factors
ObjectiveObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and periodontitis share risk factors, such as age, obesity, stress, and cardiovascular events, which have a...
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Effects of mandibular advancement devices on upper airway dimensions in obstructive sleep apnea: responders versus non-responders
Study objectivesTo compare the effects of mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy on upper airway dimensions between responders and...
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Dental Sleep Appliance Therapy for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a chronic disorder that affects the majority of the adult population, and effective long-term treatment is necessary...
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Obstructive sleep apnea: a follow-up program in its relation to temporomandibular joint disorder, sleep bruxism and orofacial pain
ObjectiveTo evaluate the correlation between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) morphology, tooth wear condition,...
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Evaluation of condylar and mandibular movements on the upper airway during the use of mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea treatment
ObjectivesTo evaluate the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), condylar and mandibular movements in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients treated with...
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Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Medicine
Pediatric dental sleep medicine is a focus on the pediatric population where the craniofacial and head/neck complex is integral to the diagnosis and...
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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea are at great risk of flavor disorders: a 15-year population-based cohort study
ObjectiveObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) results from upper airway remodeling, which has been suggested to alter sensory and motor neuron function due...
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Distraction Osteogenesis Maxillary Expansion (DOME) and SFOT for Naso-Maxillary Expansion in Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often present with a narrow maxilla and high arch palate, resulting in nasal obstruction which may not...
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The influence of nocturnal use of complete dentures on cardiorespiratory parameters of patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ObjectiveTo assess whether wearing complete dentures during sleep influences the cardiorespiratory parameters of patients with obstructive sleep...
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Comparisons of the effects of two types of titratable mandibular advancement devices on respiratory parameters and upper airway dimensions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial
ObjectivesTo compare the effects of two types of titratable mandibular advancement devices (MADs), namely MAD-H (allowing limited vertical opening)...
