RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Lederman, Lynne
T1 Dentists Play an Important Role in Identifying and Treating OSA
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 38
SP 15
OP 16
DO 10.1177/155989771438006
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/38/15.abstract
AB Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA. Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious health problem that occurs when the soft tissue in the back of the throat relaxes and blocks the airway. Factors that predispose people to OSA include older age, obesity, and anatomic features, such as a long soft palate or large tongue. This article discusses the importance of a thorough history and examination, accurate bite registration, and management of the patient's bite to achieve successful treatment of OSA.