A curated guide on oral appliance therapy (OAT) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), compiled by the Medical Editorial Team following the AASM and AADSM international guidelines and reviewed by a Taipei Medical University cross-disciplinary team. Educational information only; not medical advice.
OAT Treatment Selection
How to choose among the three main OSA treatments — oral appliance therapy (OAT), CPAP, and surgery? Compared by severity, invasiveness, reversibility, and comp…
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 9–25% of adults in Taiwan, yet over 80% remain undiagnosed. This article provides a simplified 5-item STOP-BANG self-check…
Read full article →OAT Manufacturing Process
A custom anti-snoring oral appliance is not an off-the-shelf product. The process involves sleep diagnosis → dental consultation → intraoral scan → Class II med…
Read full article →Sleep Education
Snoring, gasping awake, and daytime sleepiness are the most common warning signs of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This guide covers 6 key symptoms, long-term h…
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What is a normal blood oxygen level? Awake SpO2 is typically about 95–100%. Repeated nighttime dips below 90% can be a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea (…
Read full article →Snoring Education
Why do we snore? Snoring happens when airflow vibrates relaxed soft tissue in a narrowed airway during sleep. This article covers common causes, when snoring si…
Read full article →Sleep Testing Education
Suspect sleep apnea — how is it tested? Sleep studies include in-lab polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep apnea testing (HSAT). This article explains the differ…
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CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is the first-line treatment for moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, delivering steady airflow to keep the air…
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Will GLP-1 weight-loss shots cure sleep apnea? Not always. GLP-1 helps obesity-related OSA, but three patient types are beyond weight loss: non-obese craniofaci…
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