Obstructive Sleep Apnea Part 10: Oral Appliances, Appliance Selection

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Dr. Finkel discusses Oral Appliances for the Management of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Common Abbreviations and names for Oral Appliance Therapy:
OAT: Oral Appliance Therapy
MRA: Mandibular Repositioning Appliance
MAD: Mandibular Advancement Device
MAT: Mandibular Advancement Therapy
UAD: Upper Airway Device
How do oral appliances work?
Different types of oral appliances:
Over The Counter
Tongue Retaining Device
Mandibular Repositioning Appliance
Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA) Appliance
How to select an oral appliance. What things to look for when selecting an oral appliance:
Appliance Features
Patient Characteristics