Long-term oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: a controlled study on dental side effects

摘要

ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess possible dental side effects associated with long-term use of an adjustable oral appliance compared with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in patients with the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and to study the relationship between these possible side effects and the degree of mandibular protrusion associated with oral appliance therapy.