The effect of mandibular advancement on upper airway structure in obstructive sleep apnoea

ASL Chan, K Sutherland, RJ Schwab, B Zeng, P Petocz… - Thorax, 2010 - thorax.bmj.com
Background The mechanisms by which mandibular advancement splints (MAS) improve
obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the …

Nasopharyngoscopic evaluation of oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea

ASL Chan, RWW Lee, VK Srinivasan… - European …, 2010 - Eur Respiratory Soc
This study aimed to explore the effect of mandibular advancement splints (MAS) on upper
airway anatomy during wakefulness in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). Patients …

Dose-dependent effects of mandibular advancement on upper airway collapsibility and muscle function in obstructive sleep apnea

AA Bamagoos, PA Cistulli, K Sutherland, J Ngiam… - Sleep, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) are the leading treatment
alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea …

Comparative effects of two oral appliances on upper airway structure in obstructive sleep apnea

K Sutherland, SA Deane, ASL Chan, RJ Schwab… - Sleep, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Study Objectives: Oral appliances are increasingly being used for treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Mandibular advancement splint (MAS) mechanically …

Effects of mandibular advancement on airway curvature and obstructive sleep apnoea severity

S Tsuiki, AA Lowe, FR Almeida… - European …, 2004 - Eur Respiratory Soc
In a curved tube, the amount of airflow appears to be influenced by the amount of curvature.
The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) …

An oral elastic mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea

KG Henke, DE Frantz, ST Kuna - American journal of respiratory …, 2000 - atsjournals.org
Oral mandibular advancement devices are becoming an increasingly important treatment
alternative for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The first aim of the study was to determine …

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 …

Mandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea: dose effect on apnea, long-term use and tolerance

L Gindre, F Gagnadoux, N Meslier, JM Gustin… - Respiration, 2008 - karger.com
Background: Previous studies have documented an effect of mandibular advancement (MA)
on pharyngeal airway size and collapsibility. Objectives: We aimed to describe the course of …

Effectiveness of mandibular advancement appliances in treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a systematic review

S Serra‐Torres, C Bellot‐Arcís… - The …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives/Hypothesis Mandibular advancement devices are an alternative to continuous
positive airway pressure for patients with mild or moderate obstructive sleep …

Linear and volumetric airway changes after maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea

KJ Butterfield, PLG Marks, L McLean… - Journal of Oral and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) surgery is a well-established treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although many studies have assessed the efficacy of MMA …