Mark A. Cruz

Prologue UARS- Connecting The Airway-Focused Dentistry

Session 1 Day 1

Mark A. Cruz

Prologue

Mark A. Cruz

RESPIRATION AND BREATHING are not the same thing.

The Clinical Exam: Medical Sequelae

Respiratory physiology is reflexive. •gas exchange •gas distribution •utilization of oxygen

Breathing physiology is behavioral.

Evaluate UA Function LPR:

•HRPO •Pharyngometry/Rhinometry •CB CT

OS

CPAP / OAT & mang’t of co-

morbid

UARS (Inspiratory

Stabilize Airway

Definitive Treatment

MFT Posture

BreathingSAO &

MMA/MFT

Orthope

Re-evaluate PSG / HRPO / CBCT / FSS / EXAM / QOL

Bruxism Clenching Anxiety / Anxiousness

Depression Fragmented Sleep

Fatigue Nocturia

Drug Resistant Hypertension

A-Fib Weight Gain

Short Term Memory Loss Foggy Memory

Cognitive Impairment Hx/Dx of: Fibromyalgia/CFS

Reflux/LPR Recalcitrant Cough

Asthma ADHD

Mood Swings Infertility Snoring

TMD Stiff Neck or Pain Recalcitrant cough

MI Stroke

Sleepiness Hypertension Weight Gain

ED AFIB

Pulmonologist/sleep physician/ENT

Pulmonologist/

• Signs • Symptoms

Adult

Trial CPAP Letter of medical

Letter of medical