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Leonhard AG, Donovan LM. Remote Titration of Mandibular Advancement Devices: What Outcomes Should We Target? Ann Am Thorac Soc 2024; 21:703-705. [PMID: 38691008 PMCID: PMC11109908 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.202402-219ed] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2024] Open
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- Aristotle G Leonhard
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; and
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and
- Health Services Research and Development, Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle Division, Seattle, Washington
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Lo Giudice A, La Rosa S, Ronsivalle V, Isola G, Cicciù M, Alessandri-Bonetti G, Leonardi R. Indications for Dental Specialists for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Mandibular Advancement Devices: A Narrative Review. Int J Dent 2024; 2024:1007237. [PMID: 38585252 PMCID: PMC10999292 DOI: 10.1155/2024/1007237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) syndrome is characterized by repeated airway collapse during sleep. It determines cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurocognitive consequences and is associated with several daytime and nighttime symptoms that influence the patient's quality of life. The contribution of the dental specialist in the clinical management of OSA patients entails participating in the screening process as diagnostic sentinels and providing adequate treatment using mandibular advancement devices (MADs). Since the treatment of OSA requires a multidisciplinary approach, including different medical specialists, dentists should have a comprehensive understanding of medical and dental factors that influence the strategy and effectiveness of OSA treatment with MAD. Such expertise is crucial in determining the appropriate treatment indications and helps clinicians establish a consolidated position within the multidisciplinary OSA team. In this regard, this review summarizes the evidence of the clinical indications for MAD treatment and provides the dental specialist with helpful information about medical, functional, and other relevant factors that should be considered during diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up stages. Information retrieved was organized and discussed, generating specific domains/queries oriented to the clinical management of OSA patients from the clinical perspective of dental specialists.
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- Antonino Lo Giudice
- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Oral Surgery, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Periodontology, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Oral Surgery, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences (DIBINEM), Section of Orthodontics, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties, Section of Orthodontics, Policlinico Universitario “Gaspare Rodolico—San Marco”, University of Catania, Via Santa Sofia 78, Catania 95123, Italy
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Veugen CC, Kant E, Kelder JC, Schipper A, Stokroos RJ, Copper MP. The predictive value of mandibular advancement maneuvers during drug-induced sleep endoscopy for treatment success of oral appliance treatment in obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study. J Clin Sleep Med 2024; 20:353-361. [PMID: 38426847 PMCID: PMC11019213 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.10866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES To prospectively validate drug-induced sleep endoscopy with mandibular advancement maneuvers as a prediction tool for treatment success of oral appliance treatment (OAT). METHODS Seventy-seven patients diagnosed with moderate obstructive sleep apnea were included and underwent drug-induced sleep endoscopy. The upper airway collapse was assessed using the VOTE classification. Additionally, three mandibular advancement maneuvers were performed to predict treatment success of OAT. If the maneuver was negative, the level and degree and configuration of the persistent collapse was described according to the VOTE classification. All patients were treated with OAT and completed a follow-up sleep study with OAT in situ without regard to their anticipated response to treatment. RESULTS Sixty-four patients completed 6-month follow up. A positive jaw thrust maneuver proved to be significantly associated with favorable OAT response, whereas the chin lift maneuver and the vertical chin lift maneuver were not. Additionally, a persistent lateral oropharyngeal collapse when performing any mandibular advancement maneuver was significantly associated with unfavorable OAT response. CONCLUSIONS The current findings suggest that a jaw thrust maneuver should be preferred over the chin lift maneuver for predicting OAT response. Patients with a positive jaw thrust maneuver should be counseled toward favorable OAT response, whereas those with persistent lateral oropharyngeal collapse should be advised about the likelihood of unfavorable OAT response. A negative jaw thrust maneuver did not prove to be a significant predictor for unfavorable response to OAT. Consequently, uncertainties arise regarding the justification of performing drug-induced sleep endoscopy solely for predicting the efficacy of OAT. However, the results of the current study could be influenced by heterogeneity in the assessment of respiratory parameters, variability in the performance of the mandibular advancement maneuvers, and the instability of bolus technique sedation. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION Registry: Netherlands Trial Register; Name: Drug-induced Sleep Endoscopy: a prediction tool for success rate of oral appliance treatment; Identifier: NL8425; URL: https://www.onderzoekmetmensen.nl/en/trial/20741. CITATION Veugen CCAFM, Kant E, Kelder JC, Schipper A, Stokroos RJ, Copper MP. The predictive value of mandibular advancement maneuvers during drug-induced sleep endoscopy for treatment success of oral appliance treatment in obstructive sleep apnea: a prospective study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024;20(3): 353-361.
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- Christianne C.A.F.M. Veugen
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Oral- and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Sint Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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Fernández-Sanjuán P, Alcaraz M, Bosco G, Pérez-Martín N, Morato M, Lugo R, Arrieta JJ, Sanabria J, Ríos-Lago M, Plaza G. Modifications in Upper Airway Collapsibility during Sleep Endoscopy with a Mandibular Positioner: Study in Snorers and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1184. [PMID: 38592035 PMCID: PMC10932289 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13051184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) are an effective treatment for patients with sleep-related breathing disorders, with variable response. Increasingly more research points to the predictive value of Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) in patient selection. This study aims to analyze the changes in upper airway collapsibility using a titratable MAD simulator during DISE. METHODS This study included 104 patients with simple snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The VOTE scale was used to assess the presence of collapses during the DISE both without and with the MAD simulator. RESULTS In snorers, there was a decrease in collapses at the level of the soft palate and oropharynx when the advancement was achieved. Patients with mild OSA also showed a decrease in collapses at the base of the tongue. Patients with moderate/severe OSA exhibited significant amelioration at all levels. The levels at which there were residual collapses despite the maneuver were, in order, the velopharynx, oropharynx, epiglottis, and tongue. CONCLUSIONS The MAD simulator reduces collapsibility at all levels and in all severity groups. Residual collapses suitable for combined treatments were able to be identified. This highlights the need for individualized patient selection, as upper airway collapsibility exhibits variable improvement or worsening with the MAD simulator regardless of the severity of the condition.
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- Patricia Fernández-Sanjuán
- Sleep Respiratory Disorders Unit, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (P.F.-S.); (G.B.); (N.P.-M.)
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Moraleja, 28050 Madrid, Spain;
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- Sleep Respiratory Disorders Unit, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (P.F.-S.); (G.B.); (N.P.-M.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, 28942 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain
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- Sleep Respiratory Disorders Unit, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (P.F.-S.); (G.B.); (N.P.-M.)
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, 28942 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Quirónsalud San José, 28002 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital San José, Monterrey 64718, Mexico;
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- Department of Stomatology, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Basic Psychology II, Faculty of Psychology, UNED—Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia, 28040 Madrid, Spain;
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- Sleep Respiratory Disorders Unit, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain; (P.F.-S.); (G.B.); (N.P.-M.)
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, 28002 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario de Fuenlabrada, 28942 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Universitario La Zarzuela, 28023 Madrid, Spain
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Pıhtılı A, Gündüz Gürkan C, Ali Habeşoğlu M, Öztürk Ö, Özsancak Uğurlu A, Sezai Taşbakan M, Peker Y. A Narrative Review of the Clinical Trials in Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders from 2022 to Present. THORACIC RESEARCH AND PRACTICE 2023; 25. [PMID: 38015164 PMCID: PMC11160422 DOI: 10.5152/thoracrespract.2023.23104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) comprise obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA), obesity-hypoventilation syndrome (OHS), as well as isolated sleep-related hypoxemia (ISRH), according to the recent International Classification of Sleep Disorders 3. During the last decades, there have been cumulative research reports indicating an association between the SRBD and increased cardiometabolic illness and death, as well as decreased quality of life. Notwithstanding, the results have been inconclusive, and the evidence level was not high regarding the effect of treatment for the SRBD on adverse outcomes. In the current work, we aim to give a comprehensive review of the clinical trials published from January 2022 to August 31, 2023. We highlight the heterogeneity of cardiometabolic disorders among adults with SRBD and particularly emphasize OSA management, drug therapy for OSA, positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy and cardiovascular outcomes, other effects of PAP in pregnancy and neurocognitive function, as well as the effects of surgical treatment and oral appliances. We also underline future directions in OSA management, telemonitoring, and druginduced sleep endoscopy in managing the SRBD, especially OSA. We ascertain that more studies are needed within the CSA, OHS, and ISRH research fields.
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- Aylin Pıhtılı
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Research and Training Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Koç University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
- Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Marklund M. Starting Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy in Patients with Good Protrusive Capacity: A Randomized Pilot Study. Turk J Orthod 2023; 36:158-164. [PMID: 37781998 PMCID: PMC10548059 DOI: 10.4274/turkjorthod.2022.2022.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Objective Discomfort has been related to the poor acceptance of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. The present study compared severe initial side effects between a smaller and a larger degree of mandibular advancement in patients with a good protrusive capacity. Methods Consecutive patients with obstructive sleep apnea and a good protrusive capacity (≥8 mm) were randomized to start treatment with the mandible advanced by either 70% of maximum protrusion (Adv70%) or by 4 mm (Adv4mm) in a pilot study with a parallel design. The main outcome was tenderness or pain in the teeth or jaws using a 0-10 visual analogue scale (VAS) (from "not at all" to "very extensive") or excluded use because of side effects during the first week of treatment. Secondary outcomes included salivation problems and bite changes. Results Eighteen patients were randomly selected and 17 patients fulfilled the study protocol. Four patients in the Adv70% group and none in the Adv4mm group reported severe tenderness or pain (VAS ≥7) on five or more of the seven days (p=0.03). The degree of mandibular advancement measured in millimeters correlated with the number of days with severe side effects, r=0.64 (p=0.006). The secondary side effects were minor. Conclusion Starting MAD treatment with 70% mandibular advancement was related to more severe side effects during the first week of treatment compared with a smaller fixed millimeter value in patients with a good protrusive capacity in this pilot study.
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- Marie Marklund
- Umea University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Odontology, Umea, Sweden
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Johal A, Hamoda MM, Almeida FR, Marklund M, Tallamraju H. The role of oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnoea. Eur Respir Rev 2023; 32:220257. [PMID: 37343962 DOI: 10.1183/16000617.0257-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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There is now widespread recognition within the world of sleep medicine of the increasing importance of dental sleep medicine and, in particular, the role of oral appliance therapy (OAT) in the management of adults with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). For the purpose of this review, the term OAT refers to a custom-made intra-oral appliance, which acts to posture the mandible in a forward and downward direction, away from its natural resting position. Whilst nasally applied continuous positive airway pressure remains the "gold standard" in nonsurgical OSA management, OAT remains the recognised alternative treatment.This review of OAT aims to provide an evidence-based update on our current understanding of their mode of action, exploring the potential anatomical and physiological impact of their use in preventing collapse of the upper airway; the current clinical practice guidelines, including the recently published National Institute of Clinical Excellence 2021 guidance, in conjunction with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine; optimal design features, comparing the role of custom-made versus noncustom OAT devices and the importance of titration in achieving a dose-dependent effect; patient predictors, preference and adherence to OAT; its impact on a range of both patient- and clinician-centred health outcomes, with a comparison with CPAP; the limitations and side-effects of providing OAT; and, finally, a look at future considerations to help optimise the delivery and outcomes of OAT.
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- Ama Johal
- Oral Bioengineering, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Otontology, Medical Faculty, Umea University, Umea, Sweden
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- Oral Bioengineering, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
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Viana A, Estevão D, Zhao C. The clinical application progress and potential of drug-induced sleep endoscopy in obstructive sleep apnea. Ann Med 2022; 54:2909-2920. [PMID: 36269026 PMCID: PMC9590429 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2134586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background and Objective: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is characterized by nocturnal repetitive upper airway (UA) collapse. For sleep physicians, the recognition of UA collapse characteristics is critical for understanding OSA mechanisms and developing individualized treatment plans. Drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) is an exam during simulated sleep that allows the dynamic assessment of the UA of individuals with OSA. The initial recognition of DISE was to locate the sites of UA obstruction and direct the surgical selection of OSA since it was introduced in the 1990s. After approximately 30 years of studies, based on advances in endoscopic operative techniques and innovative treatments of OSA, DISE had been performed to explore mechanisms and comprehensive treatments related to UA collapse. Methods: This article reviewed contemporary DISE advances, including indications and contraindications, technique of induced sleep, endoscopic operation, UA characteristics classification.Results and Conclusions: Precise selection based on the association between collapse patterns and treatment modalities, such as continuous positive airway pressure, oral appliance, positional therapy, robotic surgery and neurostimulator implanting, is the future research prospect based on DISE.Key messagesDISE provides sleep physicians with valuable information about the upper airway collapse characteristics and dynamic changes during sleep.The studies based on DISE findings improve the selectivity and efficiency of treatment modalities, including classical therapies such as continuous positive airway pressure, oral appliance, positional therapy, and innovative therapies such as neurostimulator implanting and robotic surgery, promote the advancement of OSA precision medicine.
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- Alonço Viana
- Graduate Program of Neurology, Rio de Janeiro State Federal University (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Marcilio Dias Naval Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Graduate Program of Neurology, Rio de Janeiro State Federal University (UNIRIO), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Glória D'Or Hospital - Rede D'Or São Luiz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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Verbraecken J, Dieltjens M, Op de Beeck S, Vroegop A, Braem M, Vanderveken O, Randerath W. Non-CPAP therapy for obstructive sleep apnoea. Breathe (Sheff) 2022; 18:220164. [PMID: 36340820 PMCID: PMC9584565 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0164-2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea in adults is evolving, from a "one treatment fits all" to a more individualised approach. The spectrum of treatment options is broad and heterogeneous, including conservative, technological and pharmaceutical modalities. This raises the questions of which patients these modalities might be useful for, and if there are specific criteria for single or combined treatment. The most commonly used non-CPAP treatment is a mandibular advancement device. Furthermore, it appears from the available evidence that upper airway surgery, bariatric surgery, and maxillomandibular advancement can be effective in particular patient groups and should be indicated more readily in clinical practice. Technically, a tracheotomy is the most effective surgical treatment, but is not socially acceptable and is associated with major side-effects. Other treatment options are emerging, like positional therapy, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and myofunctional exercises. Drug therapy is also promising when pathophysiological traits are considered. The range of currently available treatment options will be discussed in this review, with emphasis on the selection of appropriate patients, therapeutic efficacy and compliance, and reference to recent guidelines. In the selection process, routine application of drug-induced sleep endoscopy to assess the site(s) of collapse during sleep can increase the success rate of both surgical interventions and oral appliance therapy. Educational aims To outline recommendations concerning the proper management of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) patients that cannot be treated adequately with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) due to intolerance, poor adherence or compliance, or CPAP refusal.To provide information about the selection of appropriate patients for alternative non-CPAP treatment options.To better understand the different aspects of OSA treatment with noninvasive approaches, such as oral appliances, positional therapy, drug treatment and myofunctional therapy, including indications, contraindications, and expected short- and long-term results.To discuss the different surgical options for the treatment of OSA and to provide information on the important issue of proper patient selection for surgery, as most OSA surgical outcomes are associated with the pre-operative assessment of the level(s) of upper airway collapse.
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- Johan Verbraecken
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem (Antwerp), Belgium,Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium,Corresponding author: Johan Verbraecken ()
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium,Special Dentistry Care, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium,Special Dentistry Care, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Multidisciplinary Sleep Disorders Centre, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium,Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium,Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Bethanien Hospital, Clinic of Pneumology and Allergology, Center for Sleep Medicine and Respiratory Care, Institute of Pneumology at the University of Cologne, Solingen, Germany
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Pilot Study of a New Mandibular Advancement Device. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10060099. [PMID: 35735642 PMCID: PMC9222002 DOI: 10.3390/dj10060099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the efficacy of a customized mandibular advancement device (MAD) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Eight patients (M = 3; F = 5; mean age = 56.3 ± 9.4) with a diagnosis of OSA confirmed by polysomnography (PSG) were recruited on the basis of the following inclusion criteria: apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) > 5, age between 18 and 75 years, body mass index (BMI) < 25, and PSG data available at baseline (T0). All were treated with the new NOA® MAD by OrthoApnea (NOA®) for at least 3 months; PSG with NOA in situ was performed after 3 months of treatment (T1). The following parameters were calculated at T0 and T1: AHI, supine AHI, oxygen desaturation index (ODI), percentage of recording time spent with oxygen saturation <90% (SpO2 < 90%), and mean oxygen desaturation (MeanSpO2%). Data were submitted for statistical analysis. The baseline values were AHI = 21.33 ± 14.79, supine AHI = 35.64 ± 12.80, ODI = 17.51 ± 13.5, SpO2 < 90% = 7.82 ± 17.08, and MeanSpO2% = 93.45 ± 1.86. Four patients had mild OSA (5 > AHI < 15), one moderate OSA (15 > AHI < 30), and three severe OSA (AHI > 30). After treatment with NOA®, statistically significant improvements in AHI (8.6 ± 4.21) and supine AHI (11.21 ± 7.26) were recorded. OrthoApnea NOA® could be an effective alternative in the treatment of OSA: the device improved the PSG parameters assessed.
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