Clinical term
obstructive sleep apnoea
Repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep, causing snoring, pauses in breathing and daytime tiredness. Dental appliances and jaw surgery can help selected cases.
Also called: snoring, sleep apnea
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
Read the full guideObstructive Sleep Apnoea and Dentistry
Where we discuss obstructive sleep apnoea
- Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea and Teeth Grinding Nighttime Connection
- Dental Sedation Safety for Patients with Sleep Apnea
- Mandibular Advancement Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
- Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery for Severe Sleep Apnea
- Sliding Genioplasty for Chin Receding and Airway Support
- Custom Oral Sleep Appliances for Mild Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea Signs Caused by Retrognathia and Receding Jaw
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Dentistry
- Mandibular Advancement Devices
- Snoring Appliances in Dentistry
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