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Are general dental practitioners effective in the management of non-apnoeic snoring using mandibular advancement appliances?

April 26, 2017advancement appliances dental effective Management mandibular practitioners Snoring

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Are general dental practitioners effective in the management of non-apnoeic snoring using mandibular advancement appliances?

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S. K. J. Church1, S. J. Littlewood2, A. Blance3, A. J. Gowans4, T. M. Hodge5, R. J. Spencer5 & A. Johal6 • Simple, non-apnoeic snoring affects 40% of the population. • The effects of non-apnoeic snoring can cause significant daytime tiredness for the patient and their partner. • Mandibular advancement appliances (MAAs) play an important role in the management of these patients and could be provided by the general dental practitioner after suitable training.