Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a very common disorder, affecting a large percentage of the population. Often undiagnosed, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, arterial hypertension, diabetes, and other chronic medical conditions. Dentists with expertise in sleep medicine can easily identify signs and symptoms of OSA, facilitate referral, and provide effective treatments in collaboration with medical providers. This text aims to provide an overview of relevant topics to dentists who want to include sleep medicine in their clinical practice.The first part of the book is dedicated to the description and diagnosis of sleep-disordered breathing. The second part discusses different therapeutic options for treating sleep-disordered breathing. The site of airway obstruction, BMI, craniofacial anatomy, and sleep position of the patient provide crucial data, informing the most suitable therapeutic options and the conditions under whichthey can be employed. The last chapter describes cases that illustrate the clinical approach adopted to select patients with OSAS from the first medical consultation to follow-up. Here the authors showcase the different steps in a multidisciplinary approach for the management of patients affected by OSAS.Strengths:The approach to the patient is presented methodically beginning with the symptomatology of the disorder, diagnostic criteria and challenges, clinicalassessment methods, and decision process for treatment.Clinical cases and practical operational cards.The therapeutic modalities for OSA are described in detail, both medical and surgical, and how they are adapted to the patient

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (osas) is a very common disorder, affecting a large percentage of the population. Often undiagnosed, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, arterial hypertension, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. Dentists with expertise in sleep medicine can easily identify signs and symptoms of osa, facilitate referral, and provide effective treatments in collaboration with medical providers. This text aims to provide an overview of relevant topics to dentists who want to include sleep medicine in their clinical practice.

DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS A clinically focused, updated, and expanded edition of the leading resource on the dental management of sleep disorders The newly revised Second Edition of Dental Management of Sleep Disorders delivers a focused and authoritative exploration of the dentist’s role in managing patients with sleep problems, especially sleep-related breathing disorders and bruxism. Full discussions of the use of appliances, overviews of current treatment modalities, and investigations of the relationship between sleep disorders and dental and orofacial features accompany detailed chapters on oral appliance therapy, pharmacological, and behavioral management of symptoms. The book includes a variety of revealing case studies that examine the treatment of different sleep disorders, as well as: Thorough introductions to the societal impact of sleep disorders and human sleep architecture and functional anatomy of the airway Comprehensive explorations of the pathophysiology and classification of sleep disorders and sleep disorders in the pediatric population Practical discussions of medical disorders related to obstructive sleep apnea and the dental and orofacial consequences of sleep-related breathing disorders In-depth examinations of the role and interaction of the dentist with the sleep physician and sleep study center Offering practical advice for diagnosis and treatment, Dental Management of Sleep Disorders, Second Edition is a valuable resource for dental practitioners as well as students.

This book provides comprehensive information on the etiology, pathophysiology, medical implications, diagnosis, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Divided into five parts, the book begins with principles and fundamentals of OSA and its diagnostic considerations. Subsequent parts then address non-surgical management, surgical management, and maxillomandibular advancements for OSA. Chapters seek to approach this common disorder from the viewpoint of multiple specialties, thereby promoting the development of a broad strategy for the evaluation and management of OSA patients that draws on each of them. An invaluable reference, Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: An Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Textbook meets the needs of advanced dental and medical students, orthodontic, maxillofacial, ENT, neurology, and plastic surgery residents, and sleep medicine and pulmonary physicians.​​

This book is designed to enable dentists to understand various aspects of dental sleep medicine, and to recognize the signs and symptoms of sleep disorders in their patients. It discusses potential negative impact of a sleep disorder on oral and systemic health, and shows how to collaborate with others in order to implement appropriate patient management. The first part of the book concentrated on the scientific background of sleep medicine in connection to dentistry covering the physiology of sleep, classifications of sleep disorders, their diagnosis as well as medical and dental comorbidities. The second part of the book is dedicated to clinical applications like CPAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, surgical procedures and adjunct therapies. Last, the future of dental sleep medicine is discussed. Each chapter is written by specialized researchers and clinicians in the field making the book a useful guide for dental clinicians all around the world.

Advance your dental practice by tapping into the booming field of oral appliances for the treatment of sleep apnea. Dental Sleep Medicine Basics is the first and only book teaching the step by step clinical aspects of Dental Sleep Medicine. This book highlights the background of sleep apnea and the role of a dentist in treating it. It is organized in the step by step fashion that facilitates efficiency and thoroughness allowing a dentist to not only help patients with sleep apnea, but also get paid for it. The use of illustrations and descriptions will help to understand each step. Mark Collins DDS, DABDSM a seasoned dentist in dental sleep medicine presents the clinical guide to treat obstructive sleep apnea, including: Background on sleep apnea and current treatments available How to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea The thorough and proper comprehensive examination An understanding of appliance choices Proper bite and appliance impressions Potential complications and corrections Templates and sample forms for your practice Guidance on medical billing, including Medicare Sleep apnea plagues millions of Americans, keeping them and their families from getting adequate rest, often for years (even decades) at a time. With only a few viable treatments available, most sleep apnea sufferers feel they have little recourse. Where surgery and apnea masks fail, dental sleep medicine and oral appliances may succeed. Containing illustrative pictures and thorough explanations, Dental Sleep Medicine Basics is a step-by-step guide to help get your clinical treatment of the disorder off the ground and start treating the millions of sufferers who need your help today. This is a comprehensive clinical guide with everything you need to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Mark Collins DDS, DABDSM a private practice dentist that has taught hundreds of dentists dental sleep medicine, published articles on dental sleep medicine, served on the credentialing committee with the AADSM, was the first facility accredited by the AADSM in the state of Arizona, and designed dental sleep management software.

Dentists hold a key role in the context of ever-growing concerns regarding the management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in adults. Dentists,Äô contribution in this domain starts with the screening of patients with possible OSA. An earlier intervention for correcting a dento-maxillary anomaly or a parafunction will often serve as a preventive treatment with regard to possible OSA. Furthermore, dental medicine offers nowadays, apart from orthodontic and surgical treatment, a set of therapeutical methods, the most commonly used being the oral appliance and myofunctional therapies. Another important sphere of professional responsibility of the dentist involved in the treatment of OSA consists of periodical examinations focused on assessing clinical evolution, corrective interventions on oral appliances and interventions for preventing local complications. On the other hand, recent studies indicate the potential of different pharmacotherapy agents on OSA pathophysiology, severity and treatment. These agents have shown promising results in improving the efficacy of other therapies dedicated to OSA, therefore, current topics in modern scientific research include the evaluation of standard, even higher doses of single agents or the combination of different agents on the evolution of OSA, as well as the assessment of the association of diverse pharmacotherapy agents with other OSA therapies.