Mandibular advancement device therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: A longitudinal study among patients treated in community dental care in Finland - Potential for the precision medicine approach.
In: Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice, Jg. 40 (2022-05-01), Heft 3, S. 268
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Objective : Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an increasing health problem worldwide. The aim was to evaluate long-term mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy outcomes in community dental care among OSA patients in Finland. Methods : In all, 142 (77.2%) respondents of a questionnaire, with recently initiated treatment, were included in the study in 2010. Follow-up questionnaires were mailed in 2012 and 2017. Results : Problems occurred with the device long-term. Orofacial pain was reported more often in 2012 than in 2010 ( p < 0.01). Snoring ( p < 0.01) and tiredness ( p < 0.05) were also significantly increased. In 2017, 50 subjects were still continuing with MAD, 20 of them as a single treatment modality. Treatment modalities in combination with MAD were CPAP, nutrition counseling, and position treatment. Discussion : Long-term MAD treatment may lead to a changing treatment-mix and set-backs. This may not only be a treatment adherence issue but also a lack of precision medicine approach regarding OSA.
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Mandibular advancement device therapy for obstructive sleep apnea: A longitudinal study among patients treated in community dental care in Finland - Potential for the precision medicine approach.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Vuorjoki-Ranta, TR ; Kämppi, A ; Aarab, G ; Tuomilehto, H ; Pihakari, A ; Lobbezoo, F ; Ahlberg, J |
Zeitschrift: | Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice, Jg. 40 (2022-05-01), Heft 3, S. 268 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2016- : Abingdon : Taylor & Francis ; <i>Original Publication</i>: Chattanooga, Tenn. : CHROMA, Inc., [c1984-, 2022 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 2151-0903 (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.1080/08869634.2020.1752431 |
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