JOSEPH ROY ZELK, DNP
Nursing in Portland, OR
License number
Oregon 20055006NP
Category
Nursing
Type
Family
Address
Address
10220 SW Greenburg Rd. SUITE 150, Portland, OR 97223
Phone
(503) 255-1200
(503) 408-6856 (Fax)
(503) 408-6856 (Fax)
Professional information
Joseph R Zelk, Tigard OR - DNP
Specialties:
Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Address:
10220 SW Greenburg Rd STE 150, Tigard 97223
(503) 255-1200 (Phone), (503) 408-6856 (Fax)
(503) 255-1200 (Phone), (503) 408-6856 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Owner, Dsma
Location:
Portland, Oregon Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Owner, Sleep Medicine Network
Location:
Portland, Oregon Area
Industry:
Medical Practice
Mandibular Positioning Appliance
US Patent:
2011016, Jul 14, 2011
Filed:
Jan 11, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/004824
Inventors:
Richard W. Moore - Portland OR, US
Joseph R. Zelk - Portland OR, US
Joseph R. Zelk - Portland OR, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/56
US Classification:
128848
Abstract:
Embodiments herein provide a mandibular positioning appliance that is fully adjustable (adjustable in all planes). The appliance may be used for the management of sleep disordered breathing (SDB). The full spectrum of SDB, from the mildest snoring to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), may be managed by the stabilization and features that this appliance offers. In embodiments, an appliance may be used by itself or may be used in conjunction with other therapies, such as positive airway pressure and/or a tongue retaining device.