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Patient Experiences and Emergency Appointments Associated with Orthodontic Appliance Treatment
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate patient experience and emergency visits during treatment with the Xbow appliance compared to the Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FFRD) used concomitant to full fixed appliances using an existing questionnaire from the literature, and to use the information gained to...
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The Effect of Mandibular Advancement Devices on Sympathetic Nerve Activity and Markers of Cardiovascular Health in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients: A Feasibility Trial
DownloadFall 2023
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether mandibular advancement device (MAD) therapy improves sympathetic nerve activity (SNA) in mild to moderate adult OSA patients, or in those with severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP. Secondarily, we will investigate whether MAD therapy improves vascular health and...