Efficacy of Adjustable Thermoplastic Oral Appliances in Patient With OSA

The Efficacy of Adjustable Thermoplastic Oral Appliances in Thai Patient With OSA

Somnoguard, a titratable-thermoplastic oral appliances for the treatment of OSA, has been reported its safety and efficacy in Caucasians at least in the short-term. However, there has been no reports in Thai patients. The objectives of this study is to investigate its efficacy and safety in Thai patients with OSA.

Fifty patients with any severity of OSA will be recruited according to the indications for oral appliance therapy in the practice parameters of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)2006.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 18 years with OSA
• AHI > 5
• Refused CPAP therapy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Poor oral hygiene
• Untreated TMD
• Inadequate healthy teeth (< 6)
• Severe or unstable medical problems.