Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: how should the dental surgeon proceed?
| Autor: | Roberto Ramos Garanhani, Luiz Roberto Godolfim, Thiago Martins Meira, Maiara Medeiros Ronsani |
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| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
Cephalometric analysis
medicine.medical_specialty medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Sleep apnea Physical examination Polysomnography medicine.disease Surgery Obstructive sleep apnea Intraoral device medicine Effective treatment media_common.cataloged_instance business General Dentistry Dental surgeon media_common |
| Zdroj: | RGO - Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia. 62:417-424 |
| ISSN: | 1981-8637 0103-6971 |
| DOI: | 10.1590/1981-8637201400040000101843 |
| Popis: | The aim of this study is to describe a case report of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and to describe a logical sequence for the treatment of patients who suffer from this disease. Through an interpretation of the polysomnography examination, case history, and clinical examination and by performing cephalometric analysis for sleep apnea, a safe and effective treatment using an intraoral device was indicated. Along these lines, a mandibular advancement device, the Posicionador Luiz Godolfim (PLG), was constructed. After using the device for 4 weeks, the patient underwent another polysomnography, which showed the absence of obstructive sleep apnea. The steps followed for the treatment in this case highlight the importance of and the need for a correct and careful approach for patients with sleep apnea referred to dental office. The approach and sequence presented ensured the success of treatment in this case. |
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