Abstract
Objective: To report the use of an intraoral device (IOD) to control obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Case details: 55-year-old male patient came to the dental office by referral from an otolaryngologist, reporting having OSA and not being able to adhere to the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy because he found it uncomfortable to use. During the IOD adaptation period, there were no complaints, and the patient reported improvements in the signs and symptoms he had, such as: snoring, daytime sleepiness and headache. After one year and three months of treatment, according to the results of the polysomnography and the registration of the questionnaire, the patient had normalized the polysomnographic parameters analyzed in the study, realizing the control of OSA by the use of the IOD. Final considerations: Some treatments can achieve OSA control, giving the individual a good quality of life. For patients with indication for use (mild to moderate apnea) and who are able to adhere to the treatment with IOD, this is considered an effective method in controlling the syndrome, providing more comfort during sleep, thus consolidating the success of the therapy.
and who are able to adhere to the treatment with AIO, this is considered an effective method in controlling the syndrome, providing more comfort during sleep, thus consolidating the success of the therapy.