Comparing CPAP & OAT Overview of the Science
Dr. John Viviano
General Dentist, Mississauga ON
In this latest episode in a series of presentations on Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. John Viviano, a General Practitioner from Mississauga, compares the effectiveness of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure with Oral Appliance Therapy.
Citing the metanalysis of multiple studies, Dr. Viviano reviews the published evidence for both therapies, examining overall outcomes when factors such as effectiveness, usage, and treatment compliance are considered over the long term.
“CPAP is highly effective at eliminating the apnea but has moderate long-term compliance. OAT is moderately effective in eliminating apnea but has high long-term compliance. Learn about the most important factor that determines Which is better?”
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