The Incidence and Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorders and Posterior Open Bite in Patients Receiving Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Purpose This study aims to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients receiving a mandibular advancement device (MAD) to treat obstructive sleep apnea using the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD). In addition, it also aims to assess the development of posterior open bite (POB).