2021年3月29日 · A mandibular advancement device (MAD) or mandibular advancement splint (MAS) is a device worn in the mouth that is used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. These devices are also known as "dental devices" "sleep apnea oral appliances," and "sleep apnea mouth guards."

Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there is a need for alternative treatment options, such as sleep surgeries and mandibular advancement devices (MADs), to overcome the limitations of CPAP.

2024年9月16日 · Mandibular advancement device (MAD). The most widely used mouth device for sleep apnea, MADs look much like a mouth guard used in sports. The devices snap over the upper and...

Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) offer an effective alternative to CPAP and can improve daytime symptoms and quality of life. There are many devices available, representing a range of complexity and cost. It is challenging to properly evaluate the effectiveness of …

2020年11月10日 · Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) offer an effective alternative to CPAP and can improve daytime symptoms and quality of life. There are many devices available, representing a range of complexity and cost. It is challenging to properly evaluate the effectiveness of this ever-evolving range.

2023年12月12日 · One oral appliance that is effective for treatment of OSA is the mandibular advancement device (MAD), which protrudes mechanically the mandible relative to the maxilla. Thereby, the antero-posterior dimensions of the oropharyngeal airway space increase accordingly decreasing the upper-airway collapsibility during sleep.

Although continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is a highly efficacious treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), there is a need for alternative treatment options, such as sleep surgeries and mandibular advancement devices (MADs), to overcome the limitations of CPAP.This study aimed to analyze the therapeutic outcomes of OSA subjects ...

There is now a growing body of evidence suggesting that MADs are a clinically and cost-effective treatment for OSA; and in some cases, patient preference may make them a better option than CPAP. Further work needs to continue to refine MAD therapy in order to optimize treatment response and complian …

Oral appliances, specifically Mandibular advancement appliances (MAD), have gained prominence as an alternative to CPAP. This article explores the effectiveness of MAD therapy, its design features, and the challenges associated with its provision in clinical sleep services.

Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) provide an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). By protruding the mandible, they can improve upper airway dimensions and reduce collapsibility.