Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder, and continuous airway
positive pressure (CPAP) is considered to be the gold standard of therapy. CPAP however is …

Introduction: Since the previous parameter and review paper publication on oral appliances
(OAs) in 2006, the relevant scientific literature has grown considerably, particularly in …

Oral appliances (OA) have emerged as an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment. The most commonly used OA reduces …

Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and mandibular advancement
device (MAD) therapy are commonly used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present
the evidence and provide clinical recommendations on the management of obstructive sleep …

Background Obstructive sleep apnoea is the periodic reduction (hypopnoea) or cessation
(apnoea) of breathing due to narrowing or occlusion of the upper airway during sleep. The …

In view of the high prevalence and the relevant impairment of patients with obstructive sleep
apnoea syndrome (OSAS) lots of methods are offered which promise definitive cures for or …

We conducted an evidence-based review of literature regarding use of oral appliances
(OAs) in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA) from 1995 …

Rationale: Oral appliances (OAs) are commonly used as an alternative treatment to
continuous positive airway pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) …

The efficacy of currently recommended treatments is uncertain in patients with mild to
moderate obstructive sleep apnea (apnea–hypopnea index [AHI], 5–30). A group of 114 …