Computerized tomographic evaluation of effects of mandibular anterior repositioning on the upper airway: A pilot study

Ogutcen-Toller M., Sarac Y., Cakir-Ozkan N., Sarac D., Sakan B.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, cilt.92, sa.2, ss.184-189, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 92 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.05.003
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.184-189
  • Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Statement of problem. Snoring is related to narrowing of the upper airway. Treatment options for snoring may have potential side effects or discomfort which may not be tolerated by some patients. Mandibular advancement devices may cause fewer negative side effects than other treatment modatlities and have been advocated as a treatment for snoring.