Table 2. Summary of the main characteristics of the 15 studies selected for the systematic review.
Values are presented as number only, number (%), or mean ± standard deviation (range).
*According to the classification of study designs by Jovell and Navarro-Rubio.12
n, Number; -, not reported; GR, good responders; PR, poor responders; CR, complete responders; PaR, partial responders; NR, nonresponders; BMI, body mass index; AHI, apnea hypopnea index; bAHI, baseline AHI; h, hour; AI, apnea index; RDI, respiratory disturbance index; AHI red, AHI reduction; MAD, mandibular advancement device.
Suitability for MAD treatment, good dental health, > 10 teeth/dental arch, no periodontal disease, TMJ dysfunction or exaggerated gag reflex.
See Table 3 for the definition of cephalometric variables.