Evidence map›Paper›PMID 20734019›Full record

ArticleHNO2010

[Tongue fixation system for therapy of sleeping disorders. A feasibility study].

C Punke, C Schöntag, B Hortian, D Behrend, V Hingst, H von Schwanewede, H W Pau

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Article in HNO, 2010. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

C PunkeKlinik und Poliklinik für Hals-Nasen-Ohrenheilkunde, Kopf und Halschirurgie Otto Körner, Universität Rostock. christoph.punke@med.uni-rostock.de
C Schöntag
B Hortian
D Behrend
V Hingst
H von Schwanewede
H W Pau
University of Rostock · DEPoliklinik für Zahnärztliche Prothetik und Werkstoffkunde · DEUniversitätsmedizin Rostock · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionForward displacement of the tongue is a verified principle in the therapy of sleep disorders which prevents the tongue from sinking backwards thus avoiding obstruction of the upper respiratory tract during sleep. In this feasibility study a novel oral appliance which connects to a pin implanted within the tongue was investigated.

methodsA new tongue positioning system using previously implanted tongue piercings as a pivot was developed. By pulling the tongue forward the oral device prevents airway obstruction. In our study we fitted 10 subjects who already had the tongue pierced with the developed oral device. The subjects underwent two nights of polysomnography with and without using the tongue positioning system. Wearing comfort and side effects were evaluated using a questionnaire. Moderate alcohol consumption was used to provoke snoring or apnea in the subjects. Tongue positioning with and without the device was visualized with oropharyngeal MRI.

resultsSubjects did not report any discomfort or side effects wearing the device. Subjects showed only moderate snoring or apnea after alcohol consumption and snoring after alcohol consumption was reduced with the device. The average apnea/hypopnea index (AHI) was 0.8/h without the device. Using the device led to an increase of apnea in the subjects. MRI visualization showed that the device did not keep the upper airway space opened by fixing the tongue.

conclusionThe effectiveness of the tongue positioning system should be improved by a modification which should be investigated in patients with preexisting sleep disorders.

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Body PiercingOrthodontic Appliances, RemovableAdultAlcohol DrinkingFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansLigationMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleOrthodontic Appliance DesignPolysomnographySleep Apnea, ObstructiveSnoringTongueYoung Adult

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PMID20734019
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