Mandibular advancement device in obstructive sleep apnea treatment: what happens to the condyle position and patient response?
Marcela Lima GurgelRowdley Robert Rossi PereiraAmanda Barbosa PereiraCibele Dal FabbroLucio Mitsuo KuritaThyciana Rodrigues RibeiroLucia Helena Soares CevidanesFábio Wildson Gurgel CostaCauby Maia Chaves JuniorPublished in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2024)
MAD resulted in anterior and inferior condylar displacement, and the amount of protrusion did not predict condylar positional changes. Responders showed a more anterior baseline condyle position. OSA severity and mandibular protrusion did not predict treatment response.