Chrome cobalt mandibular advancement appliances for managing snoring and obstructive sleep apnea

Abstract

Snoring and sleep apnea are chronic conditions. This article describes the use of cobalt chrome mandibular advancement appliances as a long-term, robust addition to the appliances used to treat these conditions. The clinical indications, appliance design, construction stages and special features of using cast alloy bases are described.

Keywords:

• Sleep apnea
• mandibular advancement

Acknowledgments

Our grateful thanks are given to Mr D. Solomon & Ms S. Owen for their technical support.