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J Korean Dent Assoc. 2015;53(4):259-265. Published online April 30, 2015.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2015.53.4.003
- 코골이와 수면무호흡증의 구강내 장치 치료
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태일호
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아림치과병원
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- Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Apnea with Oral Appliance
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Il Ho Tae
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Ahrim Dental Hospital, TMJ and Orofacial pain Center
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- Abstract
- 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.
Keywords :oral appliance;mandibular advancement device;snoring;obstructive sleep apnea;
