Systems And Methods For Optimizing Oral Appliance Therapy For The Treatment Of Sleep Apnea

A technology for sleep apnea and oral appliances, applied in respirators, snoring prevention appliances, applications, etc., can solve problems such as increased hospital stay, brain death, and patient death

A technology for sleep apnea and oral appliances, applied in respirators, snoring prevention appliances, applications, etc., can solve problems such as increased hospital stay, brain death, and patient death

CN102858286AInactive Publication Date: 2013-01-02ADVANCED BRAIN MONITORING
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[0031] Figure 13 According to the diagram of the implementation Figure 12 Alternative implementation of the locking mechanism shown, which can be used with Figure 1-10 The various embodiments of the appliances shown are used together;

[0032] Figure 14 is according to one embodiment usable for the preparation of a Figure 1-13 Flowchart of the method for the appliance shown;

[0033] Figure 15 is utilized in sleep centers according to the implementation Figure 1-13 Flowchart of the disclosed appliance's process for diagnosing and / or treating sleep-related disorders;

[0034] Figure 16 is utilized in a drug delivery model according to an embodiment Figure 1-13 A flowchart of the process of the disclosed appliance;

[0035] Figure 17A and Figure 17B are two histograms showing the effect of VDO on treatment outcome in male and female patients in supine sleep, according to an embodiment;

[0036] Figure 18 is a table illustrating the correlation between po...

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Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for optimizing the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using an oral appliance. The oral appliance can be configured by non-dental staff to safely conform to the dentition of a patient. The appliance includes configurable trays that include retention material that conforms to the dentition of the patient. The position of the upper and lower trays relative to one another can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. The position of the upper and lower trays can be locked into place to maintain the position of the trays at a preferred treatment position. Methods for creating an appliance customized for a patient are also provided. Methods for using the customized appliance in combination with sleep study data is also provide.; Methods for using the customized appliance to with pre-operative assessments and sleep study data to predict and reduce the risk of perioperative complications are also provided.

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technical field [0001] The systems and methods disclosed herein relate generally to the field of treating obstructive sleep apnea, and to systems and methods for managing the outcome of treatment using oral appliance treatment to reduce the severity of sleep apnea. Background technique [0002] The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is increasing at an exponential rate among adults in Western countries, where as many as 50% of middle-aged men and 20% of middle-aged women have at least mild sleep-disordered breathing . OSA is characterized by periodic, partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep. The underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of OSA are complex. However, it is generally accepted that the stability and patency of the upper airway depends on the action of the oropharyngeal dilator muscles, which are usually activated during inspiration. These muscles increase activity to overcome blockage during wakefulness, but the normal decreas...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
02 Jan 2013
Publication
CN102858286A
IPC
A61F5/56; A61C19/00; A61M16/00; A61C5/00
CPC
A61F5/566; A61B5/4818; A61B5/7275
Inventors
D·莱万德夫斯基; T·摩根