Effects of Different Treatment Modalities for Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Temporomandibular Joint

Effects of Different Treatment Modalities for Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Temporomandibular Joint

this study aims to evaluate the subjective symptoms, clinical and radiographic signs of temporomandibular disorders related to the use of CPAP, MAD and physical therapy in the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

The study will be conducted on thirty-nine patients with OSA attending to sleep disorders breathing Unit, Chest Department at Mansoura University Hospital confirmed by polysomnography in the period between July and September 2022. The patients will be divided equally into three therapy groups each compromise 13 patients:

Group I: patients will be treated with CPAP. Group II: patients will be treated with digitally fabricated MAD. Group II: patients will be treated with physical therapy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • All adult patients, diagnosed as having OSA after full night polysomnography.

Exclusion Criteria:

• • Pregnant patients