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Long Term Therapeutic Efficacy of a Soft Monobloc Mandibular Advancement Device in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Joint Authors
Ballanti, Fabiana
Ranieri, Salvatore
Baldini, Alberto
Cozza, Paola
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-01-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Aim.
To evaluate the long term (48 months) therapeutic efficacy of a soft monobloc mandibular advancement device in adult patients with mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
Methods.
The study population comprised 28 patients (6 female and 22 male, mean age 52.2 ± 6.8 years) affected by obstructive sleep apnea.
After a baseline medical and somnographic examination, a functional examination of the stomatognathic system, and a questionnaire focused on sleep-related qualities and a daytime somnolence, each patient received an individual device.
Two follow-ups were made 6 months (T1) and 48 months (T2) after soft monobloc mandibular advancement device treatment had been initiated, and all initial examinations were repeated.
Results.
The statistical analysis showed a significant decrease in body mass index value between T1 and T2 ( ρ = 0,012), an increase of Epworth sleepiness scale value between T1 and T2 ( ρ = 0,012), and a significant improvement and decrease of apnea/hypopnea index between T0 and T1 ( ρ = 0,010) and between T0 and T2 ( ρ = 0,013).
Conclusion.
Treatment with the soft monobloc mandibular advancement device is a therapeutic solution with long term and stable effects (48 months) for patients suffering from mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ballanti, Fabiana& Ranieri, Salvatore& Baldini, Alberto& Cozza, Paola. 2015. Long Term Therapeutic Efficacy of a Soft Monobloc Mandibular Advancement Device in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078744
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ballanti, Fabiana…[et al.]. Long Term Therapeutic Efficacy of a Soft Monobloc Mandibular Advancement Device in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Scientific World Journal No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078744
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ballanti, Fabiana& Ranieri, Salvatore& Baldini, Alberto& Cozza, Paola. Long Term Therapeutic Efficacy of a Soft Monobloc Mandibular Advancement Device in Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The Scientific World Journal. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1078744
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1078744