Oral appliance therapy indications and contraindications
| Indications | Contraindications |
|---|---|
| • Younger age | • Recent or active orthodontics |
| • Lower body mass index | • Periodontally compromised dentition |
| • Smaller neck size | • Acute temporomandibular joint dysfunction |
| • Lower apnea-hypopnea index | • Unrealistic expectations |
| • Positional obstructive sleep apnea | • Uncontrolled seizure disorder |
| • Retrognathia | • Growth potential (orthodontist supervision) |
| • Good ability to advance mandible | • Limited ability to advance mandible |