OSA Treatment Options
Personalized Care Based on Severity
Depending on whether your OSA is mild, moderate, or severe, your Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon (OMS) will select the treatment that is best for you—from behavior modification to oral appliances to air pressure devices. Surgery may be a good alternative for some patients.
Treatment Based on OSA Severity
Mild OSA
- Behavioral modifications (weight loss, sleep positioning)
- Oral appliances (mandibular advancement devices)
- Nasal dilators or allergy treatment
Moderate OSA
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy
- Custom oral appliances
- Combination therapies
Severe OSA
- CPAP or BiPAP as first-line treatment
- Surgical evaluation if PAP intolerance
- Multi-level surgery options
Surgical Alternatives for OSA
For patients who don’t respond to conservative treatments, these surgical options may be considered:
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
Removes excess tissue from the soft palate and pharynx to widen the airway.
Hyoid Suspension
Stabilizes the hyoid bone to prevent airway collapse during sleep.
Genioglossus Advancement (GGA)
Repositions the tongue attachment to prevent airway obstruction.
Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA)
Advances the upper and lower jaws to physically enlarge the airway.