A randomized, controlled study of a mandibular advancement splint for obstructive sleep apnea

A Mehta, J Qian, P Petocz, MA Darendeliler… - American journal of …, 2001 - atsjournals.org
Although there is increasing interest in the use of oral appliances to treat obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA), the evidence base for this is weak. Furthermore, the precise mechanisms of …

Oral appliance therapy improves symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized, controlled trial

H Gotsopoulos, C Chen, J Qian… - American journal of …, 2002 - atsjournals.org
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS)
on daytime sleepiness and a range of other symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Mandibular advancement splint: an appliance to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

RA O'Sullivan, DR Hillman, R Mateljan… - American journal of …, 1995 - atsjournals.org
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are related to narrowing of the upper airway. A
mandibular advancement splint (MAS) could improve both conditions by increasing …

Effect of vertical dimension on efficacy of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea

AJ Pitsis, MA Darendeliler, H Gotsopoulos… - American journal of …, 2002 - atsjournals.org
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of bite opening induced by a mandibular
advancement splint (MAS) on efficacy and side effects in the treatment of obstructive sleep …

Oral appliance treatment response and polysomnographic phenotypes of obstructive sleep apnea

K Sutherland, H Takaya, J Qian, P Petocz… - Journal of Clinical …, 2015 - jcsm.aasm.org
Study Objectives: Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) are an effective treatment for
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA); however, therapeutic response is variable. Younger age …

Mandibular advancement splints and continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea: a randomized cross‐over trial

YK Tan, PR L'Estrange, YM Luo, C Smith… - … European Journal of …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
This prospective, randomized, cross‐over trial was designed to compare the efficacy of a
mandibular advancement splint (MAS) with that of nasal continuous positive airway pressure …

Mandibular advancement appliance for obstructive sleep apnoea: results of a randomised placebo controlled trial using parallel group design

N Petri, P Svanholt, B Solow… - Journal of sleep …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a mandibular advancement appliance
(MAA) for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Ninety‐three patients with OSA and a mean …

Comparison of three oral appliances for treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

GM Barthlen, LK Brown, MR Wiland, JS Sadeh… - Sleep medicine, 2000 - Elsevier
Objective: To compare three different oral appliances: a mandibular advancement device
(Snoreguard), a tongue retaining device, and a soft palate lift, for treatment of severe …

A follow-up study of dental and skeletal changes associated with mandibular advancement splint use in obstructive sleep apnea

RJ Hammond, H Gotsopoulos, G Shen, P Petocz… - American Journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
Introduction: Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) are a recognized therapeutic option in
the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study aimed to investigate side effects …

Cephalometry and prediction of oral appliance treatment outcome

ATM Ng, MA Darendeliler, P Petocz, PA Cistulli - Sleep and Breathing, 2012 - Springer
Rationale Predicting which patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) will be successfully
treated with mandibular advancement splints (MAS) remains elusive. Developing simple …