Positive airway pressure therapy is the optimal treatment for the overwhelming majority of
patients who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The American Academy of Sleep
Medicine Practice Parameters notes that CPAP is the first-line treatment for severe apnea
[1]. Although oral appliances compare favorably with CPAP for treating mild-to-moderate
OSA, oral appliances are not indicated for treating severe sleep apnea or sleep apnea
accompanied by significant oxygen desaturations [2]. Despite the benefits of CPAP use, a …