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KMID : 0362720150530040259
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2015 Volume.53 No. 4 p.259 ~ p.265
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Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Apnea with Oral Appliance
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Tae Il-Ho
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Abstract
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Recently, oral appliances for treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are widely used. Among various appliances, mandibular advancement devices are most effective without serious side effects. Advancement of mandible keep airway open and decrease snoring and/or obstructive apnea events. They can be used as stand-alone therapy or an adjunct to continuous positive air pressure for lowering air pressure. Oral appliances should be applied by dentists who have knowledges and experiences on occlusion and temporomandibular disorders and manage of side effects.
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KEYWORD
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oral appliance, mandibular advancement device, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea
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