DSM in Less Than Perfect Teeth-DSM In Less Than Perfect Teeth

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Claire McGorry moderates a webinar on dental sleep medicine and less than perfect teeth. She is joined by Dr. Kevin Postol as the speaker. Participants are in a Zoom webinar and can submit questions anonymously. The AADSM does not endorse any products mentioned in the webinar. Presentations should be supported by evidence, but clinical experience can be used when evidence is lacking. Dr. Postol shares a few clinical cases on dental sleep medicine for patients with missing or imperfect teeth. He discusses different appliance options and factors to consider when choosing the right appliance for each patient, such as dentition, retention issues, TMJ symptoms, and cost. He provides insights on appliance designs, compliance with treatment, and appliance efficacy. Dr. Postol emphasizes the importance of finding the right appliance for each individual patient based on their specific needs and circumstances. He also discusses how to address challenges, such as patient's preferences, gum disease, deep bite, spacing, and more. In some cases, flexible materials and adjustments are used to ensure proper fit and retention. Dr. Postol concludes by recommending dentists to be prepared with an arsenal of different appliance options to best treat their patients' sleep apnea.

Keywords

dental sleep medicine

appliance options

dentition

TMJ symptoms

cost

compliance with treatment

individual patient

gum disease

sleep apnea

dentists