Abstract:

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among middle-aged adults. It is characterized by repetitive collapses of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Oral appliances which used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea are a simple and influential alternative for the protection of upper airways from obstructions during sleep. Recently, there has been increasing interest about oral appliance use for obstructive sleep apnea patients because of the limitations of other therapies such as positive airways pressure therapy and surgical methods. This review will be chronicled the use of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Furthermore, factors that affect treatment success will be tried to discuss. Key words: Obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliances. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder in middle-aged adults. During sleep, it is characterized by apnea that occurs as a result of repeated collapse of the upper airways. Obstructive sleep apnea, which is an important treatment option, is a simple but effective tool used during sleep to prevent blocks that may occur in the upper air routes. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the use of oral apparey in obstructive sleep apnea due to the restrictions in other methods of treatment such as positive air pressure treatment and surgical methods. This collection will provide information about the oral apparels used in obstructive sleep apnea. Furthermore, the factors that influence the success of treatment will be tried to be discussed.

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