Sleep Apnea Device

TAP®

TAP® is FDA approved for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing during sleep. Typically indicated by snoring, often times sufferers will awake gasping for breath. Apnea related disturbances occur repeatedly, resulting in a restless sleep and daytime drowsiness. This disease can cause serious health issues including increased blood pressure and the restriction of oxygen to the brain and blood stream.

Advantages

Alleviate Sleep Apnea: Research shows it is the most successful obstructive sleep apnea treatment available.
Reduce Snoring: More than 96% of patients using the appliance have stopped snoring.
Improve patient's sleep: The quality of their sleep has a huge impact on the overall quality of your patient's life.

Indications

Anti-snoring device
FDA Approved for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Patient is 18 or older

Contraindications

Patients with loose teeth or dentures
Patients with Central Sleep Apnea or severe respiratory disorders
Patients under 18

What to Send

Full upper and lower VPS impressions (we recommend Position™ Penta™ from 3M)
Centric bite registration
Maximum protrusive measurement

Click here to view a tutorial video on how to take a bite registration for TAP.

Dr. Paul McLornan, an assistant Professor at the University of Texas, recently completed a 2 year study of TAP and sleep apnea. Click here for a news story about the study.