TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA WITH MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICE: CASE REPORT

Dr. Isha Sethi; Dr. Pragati Kaurani; Dr. Narendra Padiyar U; Dr. Devendra Pal Singh

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

TREATMENT OF SLEEP APNEA WITH MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICE: CASE REPORT

Dr. Isha Sethi, Dr. Pragati Kaurani, Dr. Narendra Padiyar U, Dr. Devendra Pal Singh

Abstract :

Background – Mandibular advancement device (MAD) has been described as an alternative treatment to the severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), once it is not as effective as the continuous positive airway pressure therapy (CPAP) in reducing the apnea and hypopnea index (AHI). Case report– We report a case of a 55 years old male who presented with moderate sleep apnea. Polysomnography report shows the AHI score of 50 that is diagnosed a severe sleep apnea. Mandibular Advancement Device (MAD) was planned for the treatment of sleep apnea. Conclusion – Mandibular advancement device resulted in increase in the upper airway space. This ultimately helped in the therapeutic treatment of snoring and improved quality of life.