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. 2024 Nov;42(6):672-679.
doi: 10.1080/08869634.2022.2041271. Epub 2022 Feb 16.

A new design of mandibular advancement device (IMYS) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Domenico Ciavarella  1 , Alessandra Campobasso  1 , Carmela Suriano  1 , Eleonora Lo Muzio  2 , Laura Guida  1 , Fabio Salcuni  1 , Michele Laurenziello  1 , Gaetano Illuzzi  1 , Michele Tepedino  3
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A new design of mandibular advancement device (IMYS) in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

Domenico Ciavarella et al. Cranio. 2024 Nov.

Abstract

Objective: The mandibular advancement device (MAD) is currently suggested in patients with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This study investigated the effects of a new fully customizable MAD-type device called, "It Makes You Sleep" (IMYS), in patients with mild to moderate OSA.

Methods: Sixteen patients (14 men and 2 women; mean age 62; SD ± 11 years) were retrospectively enrolled. Each patient received home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) at baseline (T0) and after three months (T1) of IMYS treatment. The Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI), the Oxygen Desaturation Index (ODI), the Minimum Oxygen Saturation (minSO2) and the Medium Oxygen Saturation (medSO2) were analyzed.

Results: From T0 to T1, the IMYS treatment showed a significant reduction of AHI and ODI and a significant increase of minSO2 and medSO2.

Conclusion: The IMYS appliance is an effective device for treating mild or moderate OSA.

Keywords: Obstructive sleep apnea; mandibular advancement; oral device.

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