Inventors:
Pankaj P. Singh - Brookville NY, US
International Classification:
A61F 5/56, A61C 9/00
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for treating snoring and sleep apnea may include an oral appliance based on an extensive, three-dimensional radiological and clinical examination. The oral appliance may position the patient's lower jaw to a position that may prevent or eliminate sleep apnea. Several parameters, often over 40 parameters, may be examined to determine the proper placement and orientation of the jaw, via the oral appliance. The oral appliance may have a soft insert on the inside for cushioning the patient's teeth while the outside of the oral appliance may be hard, so as to maintain airflow through the oral appliance. The oral appliance may be a “full coverage” piece, fitting over 70 percent, typically over 80 percent, of the patient's teeth.