Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with a Mandibular and Tongue Advancement Splint (MTAS) in a Completely Edentulous Patient. A Clinical Report
Articles > Article · 2009
Authors: H. KURTULMUS, Hamit Serdar ÇÖTERT
Journal of Prosthodontics, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, Scopus, 2009, vol 18, pp 348-352
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2008.00432.x
Summary
Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in dentate patients using a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) from mandibular repositioners has been documented in detail. Nevertheless, studies about completely edentulous patients with OSA are sparse. This clinical report describes a clinical and laboratory method for producing a functional splint combining an MAS and a tongue-retaining device with an individualized tongue tip housing and discusses the rationale for using such a device.