The Clinician's Handbook for Dental Sleep Medicine

Poor adherence to CPAP opens a clear door for the dentist, and this handbook explains how to walk through it with judgement. Carstensen and Berley describe the dentist's role in sleep-disordered breathing and set out, step by step, patient examination, the choice of mandibular advancement device and follow-up, as well as the working relationship with the sleep physician. The complications of oral appliance therapy, the legal aspects and questions of insurance coverage are also covered. Contributions from experts in physiotherapy, myofunctional therapy, rhinomanometry and breathing re-education are included. Intended for anyone wanting to bring sleep medicine into an already established dental practice.