1Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Marathahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka
2Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Azeezia College of Dental Sciences and Research, Meeyanoor, Kollam, Kerala
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Smitha Annie Jacob, B.D.S, M.D.S, Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Dr. Syamala Reddy Dental College Hospital and Research Centre Marathahalli, Bangalore-560102. Ph.No- +91-9620075265. EMAIL - dr.smitha.jacob@gmail.com
Online published on 18 November, 2013.
Sleep disorders are becoming a common medical problem. Multiple treatment options have been advocated including the use of dental devices. Dental practitioners becoming a part of the treatment team is again a problem because of the wide variety of dental devices available and the rapid advancement in the understanding of the disease. This article reviews the anatomy, physiology, etiopathogenesis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and various medical and dental treatment options.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Snoring, Tongue Retaining Device (TRD), Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD)
