Pediatric Dentistry · single question
Which oral appliance is used to treat mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea by repositioning the lower jaw forward?
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Correct answer: A. Mandibular advancement device
- A. Correct. A mandibular advancement device protrudes the mandible, opening the airway, for mild-to-moderate OSA or CPAP-intolerant patients.
- B. Maxillary expanders widen the arch in growing patients; not a primary OSA appliance for adults.
- C. Space maintainers hold space for erupting teeth—unrelated.
- D. A simple bruxism bite plane does not advance the mandible to treat apnea.
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