作者: Fernanda Ribeiro de Almeida , Alan A Lowe , Jung Ok Sung , Satoru Tsuiki , Ryo Otsuka
DOI: 10.1016/J.AJODO.2005.10.001
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摘要: Introduction: Oral appliances (OAs) have been widely used to treat snoring and sleep apnea, but their effects on craniofacial structures in patients after 5 years or more of wear not yet quantified. Methods: Seventy-one who had worn adjustable mandibular repositioners apnea were evaluated. Upright lateral cephalometric radiographs centric occlusion taken before treatment a mean 7.3 ± 2.1 OA use compared. Baseline studies patient demographic data included the analysis. Results: Cephalometric analyses long term showed significant ( P Conclusions: After long-term use, OAs appear cause changes tooth positions that also might affect posture.