Weight gain may affect mandibular advancement device therapy in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a retrospective study.
CONCLUSIONS: Weight gain is detrimentally associated with MAD treatment in patients with OSA. These findings suggest that regular follow-up by an experienced dentist is advisable to assess for possible worsening of OSA. Patient support to encourage weight control may be an important adjunct to MAD treatment for OSA.
PMID: 30264356 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Sleep and Breathing - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Vuorjoki-Ranta TR, Aarab G, Lobbezoo F, Tuomilehto H, Ahlberg J Tags: Sleep Breath Source Type: research
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