Sleep Medicine and Oral Appliance Therapy: A Manual for Physicians and Dentists

Millions of people suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The apparent medical implications of this disorder are multiple. Although the most effective treatment for this problem is positive airway pressure (PAP), many patients do not adapt well to this form of therapy. Oral appliance therapy, although less effective, is a more easily tolerated treatment.

The integration of sleep medicine and oral appliance services presents an innovative new approach to treating sleep apnea. As physicia...