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Efficacy and compliance in treatment of sleep apnea with Herbst mandibular advancement splints (OHA version).
- Source :
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International orthodontics [Int Orthod] 2013 Jun; Vol. 11 (2), pp. 193-209. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Apr 13. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The benefits of the Herbst thermoformed advancement splint in the treatment of obstructive breathing disorders during sleep have been assessed in numerous studies. Unfortunately, like all other mandibular advancement devices, patients fail to wear it regularly in the long-term. Injuries, discomfort or pain caused by errors in manufacture or adjustment are generally blamed for this. After a critical review of the literature, some solutions are proposed to improve production of the orthesis and patient management.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English; French
- ISSN :
- 1879-680X
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International orthodontics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23587741
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ortho.2013.02.008