S228
Oral Appliances and Hypomandibular Surgery in the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Thursday, September 13, 2012
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location

25B (San Diego Convention Center)

S228

Oral Appliances and Hypomandibular Surgery in the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Handouts
  • Handout Cover Template.pdf (3.1 MB)
    • Speaker:

    David Stanton DMD, MD
    Philadelphia, PA, USA

    CDE/CME Offered: CDE/CME
    Synopsis

    This session is intended for oral and maxillofacial surgeons to expand evaluation and treatment techniques in patients for sleep-disordered breathing. Rationale and procedures for using oral appliances will be presented in detail. In addition, patient selection and combined surgery particularly suited to oral and maxillofacial surgeons will be emphasized.

    Learning Objectives
    1. Identify the underlying pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
    2. Explain the rationale and technique for oral appliance therapy in the treatment of mild to moderate/severe sleep apnea and snoring.
    3. Discuss controversies and indications for patients who require surgical upper airway reconstruction, ie, UPPP, genioglossus advancement and combined procedures.

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