Background: A patient sought treatment at a prosthodontics practice for obstructive sleep apnea with a mandibular advancement device.Case Information: Because of a hyperactive gag reflex, a patient required implementation of a unique protocol to overcome gagging whenever the mandibular advancement device was placed in the mouth. Conclusion:The protocol described in this case report allowed the patient to overcome a hyperactive gag reflex and successfully use a mandibular advancement device to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
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