OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS An animal model of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may help to investigate the pathophysiology of this disorder and develop appropriate treatments. We investigated the feasibility of a rabbit model of OSA. STUDY DESIGN Animal study. METHODS Twelve New Zealand white rabbits were injected at the base of their tongues under endoscopic guidance with liquid silicone (experime...

PURPOSE Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most commonly undiagnosed sleep disorder and is gaining more recognition in dentistry. Dental hygienists are at a pivotal position to discuss risks, characteristics, medical referrals and treatment options for OSA, as well as detect if an individual has OSA through questionnaires and other tools that can be done during an examination. Dental hygienis...

Dr. Les Priemer 40 Sheppard Ave West, #100 Toronto ON M2N 6K9 Phone: 416.224.9998 Mandibular advancement appliances (MAA) have been shown to safely and effectively treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of two different MAA over time from a previous comparative study (PCS). This Canada-based study included four women and 10 men who...

UNLABELLED Pediatric patients with well-controlled OSA present few difficulties for routine dental treatment. However, patients with untreated or undiagnosed OSA can present the dental practitioner with multiple issues and challenges. Dental professionals have a unique doctor-patient relationship that affords them a role in recognizing sleep disorders by exploring the history of patients who ar...