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ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY. CASE PRESENTATION. THOMAS M. GOTSIS DDS FAGD MIDWEST DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE INSTITUTE @ SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS MISSOURI SLEEP SOCIETY. " I have no relevant financial relationships to disclose ”.
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ORAL APPLIANCE THERAPY CASE PRESENTATION
THOMAS M. GOTSIS DDS FAGD • MIDWEST DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE INSTITUTE @ SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER • BOARD OF DIRECTORS MISSOURI SLEEP SOCIETY
Successful therapies of sleep disordered breathing decrease the collapsibility of the pharyngeal airway. American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Treatment • The most common type of treatment is CPAP (continuous positive air pressure) • Although highly effective, patients are frequently non-compliant with CPAP • Other treatments include oral appliances, surgery and weight loss
The TAP III The TAP Series • The TAP I & II & III • Developed by Dr. Keith Thornton • FDA approved for OSA • Pro’s • Fine protrusive adjustability (.25mm) • Variety of acrylics, comfortable • Some lateral mobility (TAP II) • Con’s • Advancement mechanism may slightly intrude on tongue space The TAP I
Airway Assessment Acoustic Reflection (Pharyngometry)
ACOUSTIC REFLECTION ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES • Non-Invasive • Free of radiation • Reproducible • Dynamic imaging modality • No weight limitation • Performed with patient in sitting position • Performed through patient’s mouth (modification of the upper airway anatomy) • Does not provide direct information on airway structures or geometry LAVIGNE, GJ, CISTULLI, PA, SMITH MT, "Sleep Medicine for Dentists", Quintessence Publishing Co., 2009, p. 62.
Acoustic Pharyngometry Pick-ups Microphone
Hypopharynx Epiglottis Oropharynx Oropharyngeal Junction, OPJ Oral Cavity 2-D Pharyngometer readings Pharyngometry Landmarks
Patient had hx of chest pains. • ESS=14 • Snoring was keeping spouse from sleeping. • Did not feel refreshed upon wakening. • Excessive daytime sleepiness.
Follow-up PSG: • Occasional breakthrough snoring. • AHI=.2 events/hr • At 6 month recare the patient wearing MAD nightly. So compliance=100%