Comparison of Mandibular Advancement Splint and Tongue Stabilizing Device in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A. Deane, Sheryn; A. Cistulli, Peter; Ng, Andrew; Zeng, Biao; Petocz, Peter; Ali Darendeliler, M.

doi:10.1093/sleep/32.5.648

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Comparison of Mandibular Advancement Splint and Tongue Stabilizing Device in Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Published in SLEEP • May 1, 2009

Authors:

Sheryn A. Deane

Peter A. Cistulli

Andrew Ng

Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) and a novel tongue stabilizing device (TSD) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). DESIGN: A randomized crossover design was used. PATIENTS: Twenty-seven patients (20 male, 7 female), recruited from a tert...

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Medicine

Epworth Sleepiness Scale

Obstructive sleep apnea

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