Which oral appliance should I use to treat adults with sleep apnea?

Cauby Maia Chaves Junior, Maria de Lourdes Rabelo Guimarães, Thais Moura Guimarães, Cibele Dal Fabbro, Lia Bittencourt

The clinical use of oral appliances (OA) is a reliable treatment option that orthodontists can adopt in the management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Scientific evidence of the past 30 years support the use of OA as a safe alternative with good cost/benefit. These devices fall into two main types: mandibular repositioning appliances and tongue retainers. The choice of the best OA modality is crucial for a successful treatment. The purpose of this article is to describe the most commonly used OA arrangements, their mechanisms of action and indication criteria for each one.

Keywords: Sleep apnea syndrome. Snoring. Oral appliance. Polysomnography.

How to cite: Chaves Junior CM, Guimarães MLR, Guimarães TM, Dal Fabbro C, Bittencourt L. Qual modalidade de aparelho intraoral devo usar no tratamento de adultos com apneia do sono? Rev Clín Ortod Dental Press. 2017 Abr-Maio;16(2):68-74. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14436/1676-6849.16.2.068-074.art

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