[State-of-the-art in the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea].

: Oral appliances have become established treatment devices for snoring and sleep apnea. Substantial scientific evidence has demonstrated that mandibular repositioning appliances (MRA) are effective. Patients prefer oral appliances above most other treatment options. In recent years a steady stream of reports on MRA has been published. This article gives an overview of the state-of-the-art.