Pilot study of a novel mandibular advancement device for the control of snoring

Objective Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been introduced as a conservative, non-invasive treatment for socially disturbing snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A prospective, non-randomized pilot study was conducted to investigate the efficacy, feasibility, side-effects and co...

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Published in:Acta oto-laryngologica 2004-06, Vol.124 (5), p.628-633
Main Authors: Vanderveken, Olivier M., Boudewyns, An N., Braem, Marc J., Okkerse, Walter, Verbraecken, Johan A., Willemen, Marc, Wuyts, Floris L., De Backer, Wilfried A., Van De Heyning, Paul H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
cost
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Male
Mandibular Advancement - instrumentation
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
oral appliances
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Patient Compliance
Patient Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Plastics
Pneumology
Polysomnography
prefabricated thermoplastic material
Prospective Studies
Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases
sleep
sleep apnea
Snoring - therapy
treatment
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Objective Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) have been introduced as a conservative, non-invasive treatment for socially disturbing snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A prospective, non-randomized pilot study was conducted to investigate the efficacy, feasibility, side-effects and compliance of Somnoguard®, an immediately intraorally adaptable MAD made from thermoplastic material. Material and Methods Twenty consecutive heavy snorers with a respiratory disturbance index of
ISSN:0001-6489
1651-2251
DOI:10.1080/00016480310015984