Abstract |
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of bite opening induced by a mandibular advancement splint (MAS) on efficacy and side effects in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. In a randomized crossover fashion, 23 adult patients received either MAS-1 (4 mm of interincisal opening) or MAS-2 (14 mm of interincisal opening) for 2 weeks, followed by the alternate treatment for 2 weeks, with an intervening 1-week washout. Complete response was defined as a resolution of symptoms and a reduction in apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) to less than 5 per hour. Partial response was defined as improved symptoms and a reduction in AHI of 50% or more, with the AHI remaining at a value of 5 or more per hour. Both MAS-1 and MAS-2 produced similar reductions in mean (+/- SEM) AHI from baseline: 21 +/- 2 versus 8 +/- 1/hour and 21 +/- 2 versus 10 +/- 2/hour, respectively (p < 0.001). Either complete response or partial response occurred in 74 and 61% of patients with MAS-1 and MAS-2, respectively. Subjective improvements were reported with both appliances by the majority of patients. Patients preferred MAS-1 (78 versus 22%, p = 0.007). This study suggests that the amount of bite opening induced by MAS does not have a significant impact on treatment efficacy but does have an impact on patient acceptance.
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Authors | Andrew J Pitsis, M Ali Darendeliler, Helen Gotsopoulos, Peter Petocz, Peter A Cistulli |
Journal | American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
(Am J Respir Crit Care Med)
Vol. 166
Issue 6
Pg. 860-4
(Sep 15 2002)
ISSN: 1073-449X [Print] United States |
PMID | 12231498
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Cross-Over Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Jaw Relation Record
- Linear Models
- Male
- Mandible
- Middle Aged
- Patient Satisfaction
- Polysomnography
- Random Allocation
- Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
(therapy)
- Splints
- Surveys and Questionnaires
- Time Factors
- Treatment Outcome
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