Selecting The Correct Category / Fitting & Follow-Up

Dental appliances are the #1 non-surgical treatment solution recommended by the Academy of Sleep Medicine when the CPAP cannot be tolerated. They are an effective solution for snoring problems and for patients with mild or moderate Sleep Apnea.

Our experience tells us that the successful clinician – in order to effectively address the range of sleep dysfunction that he is likely to encounter – needs to offer at least 9 appliances in his sleep armamentarium (one test appliance and two in each of four remaining representative categories) in addition to some provision for morning positioning.

• Category 1: Non-Custom Test / Emergency Appliances
• Category 2: Mandibular Repositioners
• Category 3: Tongue Controllers
• Category 4: Dual Action Appliances
• Category 5: “With CPAP” Appliances
• Category 6: After-Wear Repositioners

We have chosen to provide you with a representative lineup of highly successful sleep appliances. In our experience, these representative sleep devices deliver several distinct advantages over other therapy choices:

• Advantage 1: Relatively Inexpensive
• Advantage 2: Non-Invasive
• Advantage 3: Easy to Fabricate
• Advantage 4: Reversible
• Advantage 5: Well-Accepted

Used according to desired method of retention, movement and control, these appliances can work to provide one or all of as many as three therapeutic functions. They can reposition the soft palate, bring the tongue forward or lift the hyoid bone. As they reposition, they may also act to stabilize tissues, prevent airway collapse, and even increase muscle tone over time.

Selection of any of these – or the 150+ other appliances currently available – is entirely up to you.  You will, of course, choose the best option(s) for your particular situation.

Whatever the need, whatever the presented conditions, these premier appliances will ensure your capitalizing on the significant growth opportunity afforded by the incorporation of Dental Sleep Medicine into your practice.