{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Protrusive Dental Podcast","title":"Implementing Sleep, Airway and Myo to Restorative Dentistry Part 1 – PDP262","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4134,"description":"What do you actually do once you’ve screened a patient for airway or sleep-disordered breathing?\nYou suspect sleep apnea—but since we can’t diagnose it as dentists, how does that influence the care you provide?\nWhat do you do with that information, and who should you be working with to help your patient?\nAnd what if you want to implement airway into your practice—but you’re not in the right environment to do so?\nIn this episode, Dr. Aston Parmar joins Jaz to break down how to implement airway in everyday dentistry. Together, they explore what happens after screening, how it influences treatment planning, and how dentists can work with other professionals to deliver better care.\n https://youtu.be/wGbgbW8muUI \nWatch PDP262 on YouTube\n Protrusive Dental Pearl\nUse the Mallampati Score as a quick chairside airway screen: have the patient open wide and stick out their tongue. Grade 1 = low risk; higher grades indicate greater Sleep-Disordered Breathing risk. \n⚠️ In TMD patients, limited opening can give falsely high scores. \n✅ Always interpret alongside history and full exam.\nKey Takeaways\nAirway management is often overlooked in dental education.\nSleep testing can significantly improve patient outcomes.\nDentists should focus on airway health to enhance sleep quality.\nCollaboration with orthodontists can benefit patient care.\nMyofunctional therapy is crucial for both children and adults.\nEarly intervention before age six is vital for nasal breathing.\nTongue function plays a significant role in dental health.\nBreathing patterns can affect orthodontic stability.\nThe Malampati score is a key indicator of sleep disorder risk.\nUpper airway resistance syndrome can be difficult to diagnose.\nCollaboration with myofunctional therapists enhances patient outcomes.\nUnderstanding airway health is essential for total body health.\nInspiring the next generation of dental professionals is important.\nHighlights of this episode:\n00:00 Teaser\n00:51 Introduction\n04:03 Protrusive Dental...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hLSIeRiYSp0oTfIk0BzEukFutShD18hH3f6fq4QHsWw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZmM0/ZTNjYzdiZDJhNGFj/MzBiYmU2NTUwNmM2/NzQ2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}