Effect of long-term oral appliance therapy on obstruction pattern in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
Seo Yun JoSung Min LeeKang Hyun LeeDong Kyu KimPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2018)
We found evidence possibly indicating decreased obstruction at the levels of the velum and epiglottis after long-term use of oral appliances. We suggest further cohort studies to confirm these findings.