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Functional treatment of snoring using oral shields in conjunction with the tongue repositioning manoevre
Engelke, W; Repetto, G; Mendoza-Gaertner, M; Knoesel, M.
  • Engelke, W; Georg August University. Deparment of Maxillofacial Surgery. DE
  • Repetto, G; Georg August University. Deparment of Maxillofacial Surgery. DE
  • Mendoza-Gaertner, M; Georg August University. Deparment of Maxillofacial Surgery. DE
  • Knoesel, M; Georg August University. Deparment of Maxillofacial Surgery. DE
Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) ; 1(2): 133-139, Dec. 2007. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-533368
ABSTRACT
The tongue repositioning manoeuvre has been demonstrated to lead to a closed rest position of orofacial structures with increased contact of the velum with the tongue and a contact position of the tongue at the hard palate. Within the multifactorial etiology of snoring, the tongue repositioning manoeuvre was used as training method in conjunction with pressure indicating oral shields to reduce symptoms of snoring by stabilisation of the orofacial system. Bed partner ranking of 128 snorers treated consecutively showed a score before treatment of 8.9 on a 10 cm visual analogue scale. After treatment the score decrease to 4.2 (p<0.01). No significant BMI , age or gender specific influence of the outcome could beobserved. The data give evidence, that dynamic stabilisation of the orofacial system with oral shields in conjunction with the tongue repositioning manoevre is a valuable instrument to reduce the snoring problem.
RESUMEN
La maniobra de reposicionamiento lingual ha demostrado tener ventaja para mantener cerrada el resto de estructuras orofaciales, con un aumento del contacto del paladar blando con la lengua y también en posición de contacto el paladar duro con la lengua. Dentro de la etiología multifactorial del ronquido, la maniobra de reposicionamiento lingual ha sido usada como método de entrenamiento, en conjunto con protectores orales que indican la presión para reducir los síntomas del ronquido y estabilizar el sistema orofacial. Un total de 128 pacientes roncadores tratados consecutivamente mostraron una puntuación antes del tratamiento de 8,9 a 10 cm en una escala visual análoga. Después del tratamiento, el puntaje disminuyó a 4,2 cm (p< 0,01). El índice de masa corporal no fue significativo, y no pudo ser observado si la edad o el género tenían influencia. Los datos evidenciaron que la estabilización dinámica del sistema orofacial, en conjunto con la maniobra de reposicionamiento lingual resulta ser una valiosa herramienta para reducir el problema del ronquido.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Snoring / Tongue / Combined Modality Therapy / Mouth Protectors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Germany Institution/Affiliation country: Georg August University/DE

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Snoring / Tongue / Combined Modality Therapy / Mouth Protectors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print) Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: Germany Institution/Affiliation country: Georg August University/DE