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Dental Treatment 2018
Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
ISSN: 2576-392X
Page 66
September 10-11, 2018
Zurich, Switzerland
25
th
International Conference on
Dental Treatment
S
leep-disordered breathing is a hot topic in dentistry and
medicine today. Dentists are in a unique position to screen
for, diagnose and treat their patients with obstructive sleep
apnea. OSA is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition
which can result in hypertension, congestive heart failure and
even death. This presentation will cover the screening, diagnosis
and contemporary management of sleep-disordered breathing
in a comprehensive format, both for the general restorative
dentist, the orthodontist and the oral and maxillofacial surgical
specialists. From the medical history and clinical examination,
to radiographic and diagnostic imaging findings, to a detailed
discussion of the clinical polysomnogram and sleep medicine
consultation referral, to mandibular advancement oral
appliance therapy and CPAP therapy, to upper airway surgery
including uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted
uvulopalatoplasty(LAUP),nasalseptoplasty,inferiorturbinectomy,
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, radiofrequency tongue and
soft palate ablation, to maxillomandibular advancement and
genioglossus advancement, to tongue and hyoid suspension,
this presentation will provide direct and practical real life ways
to improve the health and prolong the life of your patients with
maximal fulfillment in return.
Diagnosis, nonsurgical and surgical treatment of
obstructive sleep apnea
James D Bates
Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas, USA
J Dent Craniofac Res 2018, Volume 3
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C3-009