L'obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which breathing stops involuntarily for short periods of time during sleep; this is normally due to the Airway narrowing in the back of the throat.
Sleep apnea is a Relatively common pathology and should not be underestimated: It is estimated that more than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from it, and up to 80% of these patients do not receive proper diagnosis or treatment.
Untreated sleep apnea has been linked to:
- elevated blood pressure
- cardiac disorders or arrhythmias
- diabetes
- heart failure
- traffic accidents
- accidents at work
- stroke
The good news is that a Effective diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea can alleviate symptoms and reduce risks Long-term health benefits.
What does the dentist with the sleep apnea?
Dentists have the knowledge and training necessary to Diagnose sleep apnea through radiographs of the patient's mouth and neck (these images could reveal the presence of abnormally large tissues in the throat or other obstructions in the airway) or through a practical examination To determine what is obstructing the person's breathing.
For patients suffering from sleep apnea. We use SomnoDent® oral appliance in our practice., a mandibular advancement device that allows a Very effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and is very comfortable to bring.
It is a CE-compliant, clinically validated, tested and patented device with clinically proven efficacy in the treatment of OSA and customizable For the patient's individual needs.
SomnoDent® Allows normal opening and closing of the mouth as well as speaking and drinking when worn; comfortable to wear and unobtrusive during use is easy to take on the road.
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