Preliminary data of a prospective study on the effectiveness and compliance of a mandibular advancement device alone versus a mandibular advancement device combined with a sleep positioning pillow in the treatment of mild to moderate sleep apnea

Introduction: Although continuous positive airway pressure treatment (CPAP) remains the primary intervention for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a wide array of therapeutic interventions exist for treating the milder sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD). Oral appliances (in particular mandibular advancement devices–MAD) and positional therapy (PT) are the most frequently used in day-to-day practice as a result of their affordable pricing as well as their relative ease of use.

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