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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is caused by recurrent blockage of the airway during sleep and has been related to decreased oxygen and severe chronic health problems. It is considered a musculoskeletal disorder with underlying abnormal development of the upper and lower jaws with soft tissue closure of the airway.
Oral appliances and physical medicine aid in maintaining an open airway by re-posturing the lower jaw and preventing airway blockage or collapse. The oral appliance is an effective treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The primary side effect of oral appliance therapy is a change in jaw posture.
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) can be disruptive while awake and sleeping. TMD often coexist with OSA conditions and is also considered musculoskeletal imbalance. The basis of these problems is abnormal development of the upper and lower jaws and mal-alignment of these structures causing muscle and joint dysfunction and discomfort.
Oral appliance and physical medicine therapy aid in optimizing jaw posture and in relieving jaw dysfunction and pain. These appliances are designed to re-posture the lower jaw and improve joint and muscle function. Oral appliances should be worn during sleep and may be modified for use while the patient is awake. The primary side effect of oral appliance therapy is a change in jaw posture.
