EFFICACY OF CUSTOM-MADE ORAL APPLIANCE FOR TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

Introduction: Obstructive sleep Apnea (OSA) is a condition characterized by complete obstruction or reduction in the upper airway during sleep with repeated episodes, often associated with symptoms and co-morbidities which includes snoring, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, reduced quality of life, increased risk of industrial and road traffic accidents. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of an intraoral appliance in patients with mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 7 males and 3 females with mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Polysomnograpy was done for each patient before (T0) and after the appliance (T1) therapy. Results: The results of the study showed a statistically significant improvement in the upper and Lower, Apnea-Hypopnea index, The mean oxygen desaturation index. The ESS values showed statistically significant reduction in the score and also Statistically significant reduction in the mean heart rate. Conclusion: The results of this study support the use of this Oral Appliance and which shows that most of the parameter evaluated showed significant improvement. Therefore, this custom-made Oral Appliance can be effectively used in the treatment of mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea.