2019 Volume 11 Issue 4 Pages 427-430
Patient: A 54-year-old female visited our hospital complaining of difficulty in mastication due to malocclusion, after using an oral appliance (OA) for obstructive sleep apnea. After restoring her appropriate occlusion using temporary crowns and a bridge, final prostheses made with a semi-adjustable articulator were inserted. A new OA was fabricated with 1 mm mandibular advancement. Her occlusion and sleep quality remained good for 3 years after completion of the treatment.
Discussion: It is considered that providing as much occlusal contact and guidance on premolars and molars as possible, and a small titration of OA, may help improve mastication and maintain dentition form.
Conclusion: After occlusal treatment of this patient using OA, the design of the OA was considered to minimize occlusal change.
