Antero-posterior mandibular position at different vertical levels for mandibular advancing device design

P Mayoral, MO Lagravère, M Míguez-Contreras… - BMC Oral Health, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Introduction Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) have been reported to be an
alternative treatment to CPAP in moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) cases …

Difference in the Electromyographic Behavior of the Masticatory and Swallowing Muscles During Cued Versus Spontaneous Swallowing

N Saito, T Ogawa, N Shiraishi, R Koide, H Komine… - Dysphagia, 2024 - Springer
The risk of dysphagia and/or aspiration is determined using screening tests, such as the
repeated saliva swallowing test and modified water swallowing test, which evaluate cued …

The Effect of Bite Raise on AHI Values in Adult Patients Affected by OSA: A Systematic Review with Meta-Regression

ML Bartolucci, S Incerti Parenti, F Bortolotti… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent sleep breathing disorder characterized
by the collapse of the pharyngeal walls that entails recurrent episodes of cessation of …

Sleep apnea and dysphagia in patients after a stroke recovering in convalescence rehabilitation

R Yanagida, K Yamaguchi, K Nakagawa… - The Journal of Prosthetic …, 2024 - Elsevier
Statement of problem Sleep apnea is prevalent among patients after a stroke and can
complicate recovery, particularly in those with dysphagia. While studies have investigated …

Effect of mandibular position achieved using an oral appliance on genioglossus activity in healthy adults during sleep

M Matsuda, T Ogawa, RM Sitalaksmi, M Miyashita… - Head & Face …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Oral appliances (OAs) are generally designed to displace the
mandible anteriorly and downward, to increase the airway patency. The present study aimed …

Plasticity in corticomotor pathways linked to a jaw protrusion training task: Potential implications for management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea

T Iida, M Kothari, S Sekihata, A Shimada, O Komiyama… - Brain Research, 2020 - Elsevier
This study investigated the effect of a repeated and standardized jaw protrusion training
(JPT) task on corticomotor excitability as assessed by motor evoked potentials (MEPs) in …

[PDF][PDF] Validation of a novel trial oral appliance protocol versus a conventional custom oral appliance protocol for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

DJ Levendowski, E Sall, T Morgan - J Dent Sleep Med, 2021 - aadsm.org
Study Objective: The goal of the study is to compare the treatment response achieved with a
trial oral appliance (OA) to that obtained with a custom OA. Methods: A within-subject …

Design of thermoplastic oral appliance with mouth opening control to treat obstructive sleep apnea

N Montesdeoca, E Lechosa, FB Haro… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - dl.acm.org
Obstructive Sleep apnea is associated with daytime sleepiness, increased motor vehicle
accidents, heart failure and stroke. Treatment options include weight loss, positive airway …

Effect of mandibular advancement device on plasticity in corticomotor control of tongue and jaw muscles

S Matsuzaki, A Shimada, J Tanaka… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - jcsm.aasm.org
Study Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether the use of a mandibular
advancement device (MAD) is associated with neuroplasticity in corticomotor control of …

Sleep-related Breathing Disorder and Its Relationship with Temporomandibular Disorders: Literature Review

J Park, S Lee, S Lee, D Choi - Journal of TMJ Balancing Medicine, 2017 - koreascience.kr
In order to establish a relationship between sleep related breathing disorder (SBD) and
temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), a literature review was performed. A researching was …