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Sleep Breath 2004; 8(1): 57-60
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-822854
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Treatment of Long-Standing Nocturnal Enuresis by Mandibular Advancement

Christopher J. Robertson1
  • 1Department of Oral Sciences and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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17 March 2004 (online)

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Enuresis, the involuntary release of urine during sleep, is one of the most common disorders of childhood. More common in boys than girls, this condition is characterized by night-time wetting in the presence of normal urinalysis and physical examination. At present, treatment can be divided into behavioral modification and pharmacological therapy, despite which many enuretic children remain untreated or are treated ineffectively. Treatment of long-standing chronic enuresis by orthodontic appliances could be used more frequently to give relief to those not responding to conventional treatment. Mandibular advancement therapy is especially beneficial in the treatment of enuretic patients presenting with anteroposterior skeletal discrepancies.

KEYWORDS

Nocturnal enuresis - mandibular advancement therapy

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Christopher J RobertsonD.D.Sc. 

Department of Oral Sciences and Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Otago

P.O. Box 5495

Dunedin, New Zealand

Email: c.robertson@clear.net.nz