Dental Journal of Advance Studies

Sumit Katoch ¹, Manjit Kumar ², Amrit Khosla ¹, Ritu Batra ¹, Navjot Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, IN

Abstract

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is recognized as an important health issue in the last two to three decades. It is characterized by frequent episodes of upper airway collapse during sleep, causing recurrent arousals, intermittent hypoxaemia, sleep fragmentation and poor sleep quality. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disorder with significant co-morbidities. There are evidences that OSA is being considered as an independent risk factor for hypertension, glucose intolerance/diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and stroke, leading to increased cardiometabolic morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may prevent adverse health consequences. In this sense, treating the patient with obstructive sleep apnea requires a long-term partnership between patient and healthcare providers. With a strong partnership, obstructive sleep apnea may be effectively treated in the growing numbers of patients. In this article some of the epidemiological aspects, consequences, medical and dental treatment options of obstructive sleep apnea are reviewed.

Keywords

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Apnea Hypopnea Index, Mandibular Repositioning Appliance, Tongue Retaining Device.

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Apurva Sharma ¹, Manjit Kumar ¹, Amrit Khosla ¹, Shailesh Jain ¹, Navjot Kaur ¹, Ashu Jhamb ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Prosthodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics, Bhojia Dental College and Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, IN

Abstract

When all the remaining natural teeth are removed, there exists a space within the oral cavity that can be called the potential denture space. Within this denture space there is an area that has been termed the neutral zone. Neutral zone is defined as that area or position within the oral cavity where the forces between the tongue and cheeks or lips are equal. Thus making it the zone of minimal conflict, where the function of musculature will not unseat the denture and help in stabilizing the denture. In the present case the neutral zone was recorded using admix technique and impression compound as the material of choice.

Keywords

Denture Space, Neutral Zone, Mandible Atrophies, Admix Material, Admixed Technique.

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