下颌前移矫治器治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征的研究进展

Research progress on mandibular advancement therapy for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停低通气综合征(OSAHS)是一种在临床上表现为睡眠中反复发生呼吸暂停或低通气的疾病,其发病率高且具有潜在致死危险。近年来该疾病日益受到重视,在众多治疗方法中,下颌前移矫治器作为一种非手术治疗方式,因其无创伤、便于摘戴、患者易于接受等独特的优点,是治疗轻、中度OSAHS的有效方法。本文就下颌前移矫治器分类、作用机制、与持续正压通气治疗的对比、对患者的影响等进行综述。

Obstructive sleep apnoea hypopnoea syndrome(OSAHS)is a disease characterized by recurrent apnoea or hypopnoea during sleep and has a high incidence and a potentially lethal risk.In recent years,the disease has received increasing attention.Among many treatment methods,mandibular advancement device(MAD)is a non-surgical and effective method used to treat mild and moderate OSAHS.The unique advantages of MAD include non-invasiveness,easy removal and receptiveness for patients.This article will summarise the classification,mechanism of action,difference from continuous positive airway pressure and effects of MAD on patients.