Abstract
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway. OSAS has a frequency of 4 percent and is classified according to the number of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea episodes. The OSAS diagnostic path starts with the evaluation of the patient’s clinical framework and follows an instrumental procedure, depending on the clinical severity of the patient. Dental practitioners have the ability to intercept early on the signs and symptoms of OSAS. At the same time, they can assess whether the patient has the indications for treatment with specific oral devices (Oral Appliances, OA). The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for dental management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adult individuals.
Highlights
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway
The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance for dental management of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in adult individuals
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstruction of the upper airway, with reductions in the rate of saturation of the obstructive sleep apnea, arterial oxygen and possible increase in blood carbon dioxide [1]
Summary
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a respiratory sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of complete (apnea) or partial (hypopnea) obstruction of the upper airway, with reductions in the rate of saturation of the obstructive sleep apnea, arterial oxygen and possible increase in blood carbon dioxide [1]. Repeated apnea and hypopnea induce a respiratory effect with possible heart rate variations, sleep fragmentation and increased pulmonary and systemic blood pressure values [1] [2]
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