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Sleep disordered breathing- An overview

Sleep disordered breathing has been used to describe a spectrum conditions ranging from snoring as a mild form to Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) which is a more severe form. Upper airway resistance syndrome falls in between the two. Oral appliance therapy and therefore dentistry has become an important component of treating patients with upper airway sleep disorders. This article places oral appliances as a treatment of choice for snoring and mild to moderate Obstructive sleep Apnea in certain patients and ahead of surgical procedures for all but the most severe patients.