| DENTAL SCIENCE - REVIEW ARTICLE |
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| Year : 2015 | Volume
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| Issue : 5 | Page : 223-225 |
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Mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea: An overview
S Raghavendra Jayesh, Wasim Manzoor Bhat
Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Wasim Manzoor Bhat
Department of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0975-7406.155915
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This paper presents an overview of mandibular advancement device (MAD). The primary purpose of MAD is to move the mandible forwards relative to maxilla in ordered to widen the airway to prevent to closure. |
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