Although there is increasing interest in the use of oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA), the evidence base for this is weak. Furthermore, the precise mechanisms of …

Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement device
(MAD) therapy are commonly used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Differences in …

Oral appliances (OA) have emerged as an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment. The most commonly used OA reduces …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS)
on daytime sleepiness and a range of other symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). …

Background The mechanisms by which mandibular advancement splints (MAS) improve
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the …

… Gotsopoulos H, Chen C, Qian J, Cistulli PA. Oral appliance therapy improves symptoms
in obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized, controlled trial. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2002;166:…

Patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) are often obese and frequently
complain of tiredness. These features are also characteristically seen in patients with …

Nasal congestion, dry nose and throat, and sore throat affect approximately 40% of patients
using nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The mechanisms causing nasal …

Study Objectives: To explore differences in craniofacial structures and obesity between
Caucasian and Chinese patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Design: Inter-ethnic …

The precise role of maxillary constriction in the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
is unclear. However, it is known that subjects with maxillary constriction have …