Articles

Excellent overview chapter in the textbook: Contemporary Oral Medicine (2019) – from several of the world leaders in the field. One of the authors has given permission for use in this program.

“This article addresses the ten misconceptions that many dentists have come to believe in the field of dental sleep medicine, and it uses published data to explain that many of these concepts are not supported by science. Evidence-based dental sleep medicine knowledge and protocols are necessary in order to provide optimal patient care, and dentists must understand that dental sleep medicine is an evolving field with a growing body of information that will continue to challenge previously accepted concepts.”

This is a landmark article comparing CPAP and oral appliances, back to back, establishing oral appliances as a major treatment, even for severe forms of obstructive sleep apnoea.

This article is a consensus from a group of experienced clinicians on assessing and managing the various side effects encountered with oral appliance therapy.

This excellent review article summarises the most recent knowledge about oral appliance therapy treatment, emphasising the factors that predict and contribute to successful outcomes.

This seminal article outlines protocols for the best practice in dental sleep medicine. This is a joint initiative of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and provides a comprehensive summary of the evidence that has resulted in mandibular advancement splints becoming a key therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea.

An excellent comprehensive review of dental sleep medicine.

A large study of 497 participants comparing the efficacy of oral appliances versus CPAP in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea.

This article looks at the prevalence of patients with sleep-disordered breathing in dental practice and discusses methods of screening, diagnosing, and managing the many patients identified as having problems.

This is a landmark study that shows how to improve the results of an oral appliance during a sleep study.

This article, from some of the leading researchers and clinicians in the field, discusses the development of temporomandibular symptoms and posterior open bite in patients treated with a mandibular advancement splint.

This article outlines the use of sensors within oral appliances in order to measure compliance. Objective measurement of usage, rather than relying on self-reports, is crucial for regulatory compliance and increasing the validity of scientific studies.

Large study indicating the poor compliance with CPAP use.

A study outlining the main factors that lead to non-compliance with a MAS.

This article is a meta-analysis of published studies looking at the effectiveness of Myotherapy in children and adults.

An excellent overview of all the latest evidence-based understanding on all aspects of oral appliances for sleep apnoea and snoring.

This article compares CPAP with Oral appliances in a group of patients with mild to moderate OSA.

A systematic review of the current evidence regarding the cardiovascular benefits of oral appliance (OA) therapy in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.

This article discusses the shift towards combination therapy as a standard for treating obstructive sleep apnea.

A systematic review of the current evidence regarding the cardiovascular benefits of oral appliance (OA) therapy in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients.

This study evaluates the effects of various treatments for snoring and sleepiness, including snoring surgery, mandibular advancement devices (MAD), and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

Study Objectives: This study assessed the long-term general and condition-specific quality of life (QOL) and perceived occlusal and functional changes of individuals with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who had oral appliance therapy (OAT) delivery 2 years ago or longer.

This article explains the innovations of the previous 200 years and how they laid the groundwork for OAT today.

This article highlights the development of Dental Sleep Medicine over the past 25 years.

This review examines the relationship(s) between sleep bruxism, sleep-disordered breathing, and TMD, providing guidance for clinicians.

This study examined factors affecting adherence to custom-fit MADs among military veterans with OSA.

Study Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of MADs versus nasal CPAP in treating positional OSA.

Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) is an effective surgical option for OSA that enlarges the upper airway by expanding the skeletal framework.

This study looked at how nasal resistance impacts MAS treatment outcomes.

Summarises the efficacy of alternative treatment options for OSA.

This chapter provides an overview of orofacial pain mechanisms and their interaction with sleep.

An excellent review of the diagnosis and management of bruxism.

This study assesses the prevalence of OSA in dental patients using a validated questionnaire.

Positional therapy is found to be as effective as CPAP in normalising AHI in positional OSA.

The study explores how oral appliances impact upper-airway collapsibility, loop gain, and other traits, predicting treatment outcomes.

This study compared the long-term effects of two different appliances in treating OSA. 103 patients with OSA were randomised and treated with an IST Herbst or Thornton Anterior Positioner (TAP) appliance.

This article discusses the different types of TMD/orofacial pain problems that may occur during the treatment of OSA with a mandibular advancement splint.

This review article summarises the most recent knowledge about oral appliance therapy treatment, focusing on factors that predict and contribute to successful outcomes.