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There are various treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ranging from simple lifestyle modifications to surgical options. Some treatments are cumbersome in nature which makes tolerance and compliance less than optimal. This gives rise to the need for other alternatives that are equally effective and more tolerable. Dentists play a vital role in the treatment of OSA. There is growing interest in the use of oral appliances (OAs) to treat OSA. Wide ranges of appliances are available and are well tolerated by the patients. This second part of our review article focuses on various appliances their mechanism of action and effects on oral cavity.

Oral appliances (OAs), Dental appliances, Mandibular advancement appliances (MADs), Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)