The effect of mandibular advancement on upper airway structure in obstructive sleep apnoea

S. L. Chan, Andrew; Sutherland, Kate; J. Schwab, Richard; Zeng, Biao; Petocz, P.; W. W. Lee, R.; Ali Darendeliler, M.; A. Cistulli, Peter

doi:10.1136/thx.2009.131094

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The effect of mandibular advancement on upper airway structure in obstructive sleep apnoea

Published in Thorax • Aug 1, 2010

Authors:

Andrew S. L. Chan

Kate Sutherland

Richard J. Schwab

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The mechanisms by which mandibular advancement splints (MAS) improve obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) are not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the mechanism of action of MAS by assessing their effect on upper airway structure in patients with OSA. METHODS: Patients were recrui...

Subject

Medicine

Airway

Supine position

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