Managing obstructive sleep apnea: a prosthodontist’s way

Author: 
Dr. Aushili Mahule, Dr. JaykumarGade and Dr. VandanaGade

Sleep disorders are common and can have serious consequences on patient’s health and quality of life. Although dental sleep medicine is a relatively new field, major research and clinical advances continue rapidly. Dentist are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of detection and management of obstructive sleep apnea. As prosthodontists are commonly associated with temporomandibular joint and its disorders, occlusion and removable appliances, they canplay a pivotal role in the management of obstructive sleep apnea. This article aims to highlight the role of prosthodontist in the management of obstructive sleep apneaand its prosthodontics management.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2020.21198.4158
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