Upper airway volumetric changes of obstructive sleep apnoea patients treated with oral appliances: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

European Journal of Orthodontics
Vasileios K DontsosPaschalis Steiropoulos

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep-related breathing disorder, attributed to the collapse of the pharyngeal walls and the subsequent complete or partial upper airway obstruction. Among different treatment options for OSA, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, and oral appliances (OAs) have been used, with various outcomes and side effects. The aim of this study was to summarize current knowledge in an evidence-based manner regarding the upper airway volume increase of OSA patients while treated with OAs. Electronic search was conducted in Pubmed, Cochrane Library, and Scopus, up to May 2020. Studies were selected after the application of predetermined eligibility criteria. Mean airway volume differences and the corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated, using the random effects model. Sensitivity, exploratory, and meta-regression analyses were also implemented. Eleven studies filled the inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review, while 10 of them were suitable for meta-analysis. In total, 291 patients were included, with mean upper airway volume increase of 1.95 cm3 (95% CI, 1.37-2.53; P < 0.001) with Mandibular Advancement Devices in place. In all studies, post-treatment Apnea Hypop...Continue Reading

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