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    Sleep Breath. 2010 Feb;14(1):81-5. Epub 2009 Jun 25.

    Efficacy of a modified mandibular advancement device for a totally edentulous patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea.

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    Department of Dental Service, Van Military Hospital, Van, Turkey.

    Abstract

    BACKGROUND: It has been asserted that the success rate of oral appliances was more satisfactory for mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) than severe ones; besides, there is a lack of literature about mandibular advancement device (MAD) application for edentulous patients with OSA. REPORT: This clinical case shows fabrication method and treatment efficacy of a modified MAD, which is aiming to displace bulky masseter muscles laterally, to provide more space for tongue on totally edentulous patient with severe OSA.

    PMID:
    19554358
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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