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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 124, No 8, 75-78.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 8, 75-78
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association

Case Reports

Managing obstructive sleep apnea



RC Knudson and JB Meyer Jr
Wilford Hall Medical Center/DSPM, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas 78236-5317.

Obstructive sleep apnea, cessation of breathing during sleep, is potentially life threatening and requires prompt intervention. A prosthesis can reposition the mandible during sleep and minimize or prevent the tongue from collapsing against the pharynx. Two case reports discuss the effectiveness of prosthetic devices.




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