introduction Do you snore Why do people snore
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introduction Do you snore?
Why do people snore? • anatomic narrowing of upper airway • collapsibility of parapharyngeal musculature • alcohol, smoking, and medications • sleep posture
what can be done about it? -Behavioral modification • Losing weight • Exercise • Prevent sleeping in a supine position • Avoid alcohol, sedatives, muscle relaxant
what can be done about it? -Positive airway pressure • Continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP) • Automatic positive airway pressure(APAP)
Why dentists should be concerned about patients who report that they snore? Because snoring effect on oral health dry mouth ü halitosis (bad breath) ü ü ü burning mouth syndrome infections sores tooth decay gum disease. Saliva is necessary to clean the oral cavity!
Sleep apnea • excessive daytime sleepiness • memory impairment • morning headache poor work performance • loss of sexual drive
Oral Appliances �Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD). �Tongue Retaining Device (TRD).
Surgical �Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) �Traditional surgery such as UPPP, TAP �Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) �Palatal implants �Somnoplasty
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