Usage of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea [Obstrüktif uyku apnesinde oral aparey kullanimi]

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among middle-aged adults. It is characterized by repetitive collaps of upper airway obstruction during sleep. Oral appliances which used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea are a simple and influentual alternative for protection of upper airways from obstructions during sleep. Recently, there has been increasing interest about oral appliance usage for obstructive sleep apnea patients because of the limitations of another therapies such as positive airways pressure therapy and surgical methods. This review will be chronicled the usage of oral appliances in obstructive sleep apnea patients. Furthermore, factors which affect treatment success will be tried to discuss.