OSA Orthodontist Perspective

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Across
  1. 4. Clue: "A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep."
  2. 8. Clue: "A condition where the lower jaw is set back further than normal, often contributing to OSA."
  3. 9. Clue: "Surgical removal of the tonsils, sometimes performed to alleviate OSA symptoms."
Down
  1. 1. Clue: "The soft tissue structure hanging at the back of the throat, which can obstruct airflow in OSA."
  2. 2. Clue: "The gold-standard diagnostic test for sleep apnea, involving overnight monitoring."
  3. 3. Advancement Device (MAD) Clue: "An oral appliance used to reposition the lower jaw to prevent airway collapse."
  4. 5. Clue: "The branch of dentistry that deals with the correction of teeth and jaw misalignment, which may influence OSA."
  5. 6. Clue: "Teeth grinding, often seen in patients with sleep disorders."
  6. 7. Clue: "A common symptom of OSA characterized by noisy breathing during sleep."
  7. 10. Clue: "A machine that provides continuous positive airway pressure to treat OSA."