This is a reprint of a recent PRlog press release. CPAP can no longer be considered the "Gold Standard" of treatment for mild to moderate sleep apnea. There is a rapidly changing dynamic in the field of sleep medicine. It should be noted that CPAP and Oral Appliances are equal with "careful titration". It remains to be seen if home sleep studies can meet the "careful titration" standard.
This is a reprint from a recent press release. The time where CPAP is considered the only treatment is already behind the curve. Current realities show that compliance issues favor oral appliances over CPAP for 60% of patients who abandon CPAP use. What is the best treatment for sleep apnea? Is CPAP the best treatment for sleep apnea or are oral appliances the best treatment for sleep apnea.