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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Dentistry: A Detailed Review of Current Perspectives and Clinical Impact

Volume 1, Issue 3 - 2025

Review Article

Yatharth Pannu

Received: 2025-04-01

Accepted: 2025-06-15

Published: 2025-07-01

DOI: 10.63150/osjdhs.2025.19

Pages: 195-203

Abstract

Major effects on oral and systemic health resulting from the challenging sleep-associated respiratory disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea are related to:  Research revealing similar anatomical and functional areas between dentistry and sleep medicine underscores the increasing relevance of the dental practitioner in OSA treatment.  Combining insights from multiple patient backgrounds, this overview presents the current knowledge on the objectives of dentistry in the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

Together with craniofacial risk factors and intraoral symptoms observed in dental examinations, the pathogenesis and typical clinical characteristics of OSA are discussed in the review. Oral appliance treatment is being closely examined in conjunction with continuous positive airway pressure therapy, with an emphasis on design modifications, clinical efficacy, and long-term outcomes. Utilizing maxillomandibular advancement and interceptive orthodontics, this research explores orthodontic and surgical treatment options. These methods demonstrate the extent to which structural dental alterations increase airway patency. The paper addresses current challenges to effective use, including constraints in the area of practice, patient adherence issues, and instructional gaps. Ultimately, it advances research on digital technologies, outcome monitoring, and interprofessional training projects.  By orienting dental practitioners as cooperative participants in OSA treatment, this research highlights the importance of developing integrated clinical pathways and strengthening training frameworks to facilitate evidence-based practice in dental sleep medicine.

 Keywords: Craniofacial Risk Factors, Interprofessional Collaboration, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Oral Appliance Therapy

 

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