2 results match your criteria: "Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg i. Br.[Affiliation]"

Mandibular advancement appliances (MAAs) are accepted as a treatment option for snoring and mild obstructive sleep disorders. In the present clinical study two differently designed devices were examined for their effectiveness in treating obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). The study was based on an assessment of 26 patients with a polysomnographic diagnosis of mild OSA [22 men, four women; mean body mass index 27.

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Therapeutic efficacy of an oral appliance in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a 2-year follow-up.

Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop

March 2002

Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs University of Freiburg i. Br., Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106 Freiburg i. Br., Germany.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term efficacy of an oral appliance, the Karwetzky activator, on respiratory and sleep parameters in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Those selected for this study were 26 patients polysomnographically diagnosed with mild-to-moderate OSA. They were initially treated successfully with this appliance, as documented by a second polysomnographic study after 6 to 12 weeks.

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