作者: Yuehua Liu , Alan A. Lowe , Dip Orthodont , John A. Fleetham , Young-Chel Park
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摘要: Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate whether any physiologic or cephalometric parameters could be used predict the efficacy an adjustable mandibular advancement appliance for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Forty-two male and 5 female patients with OSA were recruited on basis baseline polysomnography a documented Apnea Hypopnea Index (AHI) greater than 15 per hour. Repeat performed in place. Baseline cephalometry each patient, follow-up completed 19 subjects. subjects divided into 3 groups degree change AHI oral therapy: good response (> 75% decrease AHI), moderate (25% poor (