Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This brochure provides an overview of the causes of snoring, defines Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and explains the three major approaches to treating OSA, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT), and surgery. The brochure features detailed diagrams of the airway as it appears when mandibular repositioning devices or tongue retaining devices are in use.
Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This brochure provides valuable information for current and prospective patients seeking treatment for snoring or OSA. The brochure features basic information about sleep-related breathing disorders (SBD), an explanation of how oral appliances work, indications and advantages of their use, descriptions of mandibular repositioning and tongue retaining appliances, and an explanation of ongoing care.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This brochure provides a brief overview of snoring, OSA, and non-surgical treatment options and gives a detailed overview of surgical treatments highlighting those that may be performed by a dentist who is also an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Highlighted procedures include MMA, AIMO, palatal surgery, tongue reduction surgery and more.
Dental Sleep Medicine and Insurance Reimbursement
This brochure provides a concise clarification of the importance of predetermination of benefits, standards of care, and appealing a denial of benefits. This information is intended for all patients interested in pursuing Oral Appliance Therapy to treat their snoring or OSA.
