An Overview of Oral Appliances and Managing the Airway in Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The literature supporting the efficacy and use of oral appliances in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has grown enormously in the last two decades. The data gleaned from the studies of many researchers and practitioners have led to a better understanding of the role of oral appliances in managing patients with OSA, their clinical effectiveness and side effects, outcome predictors, tolerability and compliance formulated on evidence-based outcomes. This article gives an overview on the use of oral appliances in managing airway patency of pediatric and adult patients with OSA.