Effectiveness of Mandibular Advancement Splint in Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Systematic Review
Min Yu, Yanyan Ma, Fang Han, Lu Gao
Abstract
Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are considered a primary treatment option for people with mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and for those with severe OSA who are unable or unwilling to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Compared to CPAP, mandibular advancement devices offer advantages such as ease of use, portability, and higher patient compliance. The present study aimed to review the effectiveness of mandibular advancement splint in the treatment of obstructive
Topics & Concepts
Obstructive sleep apneaMedicineSplint (medicine)OrthodonticsSleep apneaDentistryAnesthesiaObstructive Sleep Apnea ResearchNeuroscience of respiration and sleepSleep and Wakefulness Research