About this episode

Jaz Gulati and Dr. Aston Parmar discuss the integration of airway considerations into restorative dentistry and the importance of patient engagement in treatment.

You’ve spotted the signs—wear, scalloping, fragmentation, maybe even a low AHI—but what does that really mean? When the data doesn’t match the symptoms, how do you move forward? And how do you integrate airway into full mouth rehab without compromising function, stability, or predictability? In this episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Aston Parmar  to explore the real-world application of airway dentistry. They discuss how to help patients own their problem , why sleep testing matters, and how airway influences diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term outcomes. https://youtu.be/-zVV1FAT0NI Watch PDP263 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Nasal Breathing and Simple Screening Nasal airflow can be a major limiting factor in sleep quality. Simple test: flare nostrils → if breathing improves, nasal resistance may be present. Nasal dilators can be a cheap, low-risk intervention for selected patients. Not all patients need mandibular advancement — sometimes the issue is nasal. Second pearl: test snoring improvement by advancing the mandible. If forward positioning reduces snoring sound → mandibular advancement may help. Key Takeaways Patients must own their problem before accepting…

People in this episode

Host: Jaz Gulati

Guest: Dr. Aston Parmar

Topics covered

• airway dentistry
• sleep testing
• full mouth rehab
• patient ownership
• treatment planning

Keywords

• airway
• sleep
• AHI
• myofunctional therapy
• UARS
• nasal breathing
• treatment planning

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Organizations: Protrusive Dental Podcast

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