ORAL APPLIANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF SNORING AND SLEEP-APNEA

Authors
MILLMAN RP ROSENBERG CL KRAMER NR
Citation
Rp. Millman et al., ORAL APPLIANCES IN THE TREATMENT OF SNORING AND SLEEP-APNEA, Clinics in chest medicine, 19(1), 1998, pp. 69
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
Clinics in chest medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
02725231
Volume
19
Issue
1
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-5231(1998)19:1<69:OAITTO>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Oral appliances have been developed that are effective in snoring pati ents and in patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. This article r eviews the types of appliances that are a available, their possible mo des of action, and their efficacy. In addition, the clinician is provi ded with guidelines on how to choose the appropriate patient for this therapy.