Initial Screening Assessment

Studies have shown oral appliance therapy to be an effective solution, both for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition in which your airway closes during sleep and restricts breathing. This simple questionnaire will help your dentist determine whether you are at risk of having OSA and whether this therapy would be suitable for you.

1. Patient Information

Please indicate if any of the following applies to you, giving further details if necessary:

2. Your Sleep Problem

Please indicate if any of the following applies to you, giving further details if required:

3. OSA Risk Assesment

Please answer each question below and record the total number of YES answers in the space provided. The score will give an indication of OSA risk.

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4. Assessment of Daytime Sleepiness

Please indicate how likely are you to doze off or fall asleep in the following situations, in contrast to feeling just tired. This refers to your usual way of life in recent times. Even if you have not done some of these things recently, try to work out how they would have affected you. Use the following scale to choose the most appropriate number for each situation.

5. Relevant Medical History

Please indicate whether you have suffered with any of these conditions personally or have any family history. Please provide further details when the answer is yes and if any personal conditions are well controlled.

6. Medications, Alcohol and Smoking