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KMID : 1034320150060010035
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Sleep Medicine Research
2015 Volume.6 No. 1 p.35 ~ p.37
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Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Using Temporary Mandible Advancement Device: A Case Report
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Choi Young-Chan
Kwon Jae-Sung
Kim Seong-Taek
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Abstract
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent type of sleep apnea, and oral appliance may be one of the options for treatment of OSA. But, the problems with the oral appliance are high cost, possible low compliance, and complications such as temporomandibular disorder. In this article, we described a severe OSA case that was successfully improved by using temporary mandible advancement device, which was designed for therapeutic effect of mandible advancement with low cost and simplified fabrication procedure.
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KEYWORD
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Obstructive sleep apnea, Mandible advancement device, Polysomnography
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