Obstructive Sleep Apnea Podcast Sleep Apnea Treatment Podcast Obstructive Sleep Apnea Podcast was created on Your Smile Matters with Dr. Ed Staffel, DDS to educate the public about obstructive sleep apnea treatment. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common disorder in the United States. Approximately 24% of male and 9% of females have obstructive sleep apnea…. Read More »
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Maxillomandibular advancement | Sleep Apnea Jaw Surgery
Before and After Maxillomandibular Advancement Surgery The featured image is of a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and class 2 malocclusion. The patient presented for treatment of her snoring, sleep apnea, and excessive daytime sleepiness. She also presented for correction of her abnormal bite and crooked teeth. After 12 months of orthodontic management, the patient… Read More »
Maxillofacial Surgery San Antonio | Jaw Surgery | Abnormal Bite Surgery
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon Dr. Jose Barrera performs jaw surgery or maxillofacial surgery in patients with obstructive sleep apnea and malocclusion. Patients undergo orthodontic evaluation, bite analysis, and facial analysis prior to consideration for jaw surgery. Patients with obstructive sleep apnea as documented by sleep study (polysomnogram) are evaluted for sleep surgery after failing positive… Read More »
Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy | Sleep Surgery
Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy (DISE) is a diagnostic tool used to evaluate CPAP intolerant patients seeking further treatment for their obstructive sleep apnea with Sleep Surgery. Drug induced sleep endoscopy helps to determine the site of obstruction in patients with obstructive sleep apnea. A targeted surgical approach can treat OSA patients. Drug Induced Sleep Endoscopy… Read More »
