It is the only alternative to surgery that can provide effective results in all stages of Snoring and Sleep Apnea caused by moving tissues (soft palate, epiglottis, tongue base) partially or completely blocking the airway.
It is used to increase the size of the upper and lower rear respiratory tract and reduce the potential for obstruction.
- Snoring Prosthesis
Soft tissues that have lost their tension and sagged close the airway. The air that has to use this path during breathing gets compressed and creates pressure. With each passage of air, vibration occurs due to this pressure, and the vibrating soft tissues are traumatized. Blood circulation increases in traumatized tissues, so the tissues become edematous and swollen and begin to block the airway even more.
By preventing this cycle, ending the irritation of the tissues, helping the tissues return to their previous state and opening the airway; So it is possible to treat snoring and sleep apnea.
Thanks to the Snoring Prosthesis, the lower jaw is positioned slightly forward and slightly open during sleep. At the same time, the tongue and throat muscles connected to the lower jaw are kept tense (so as not to disturb the patient).
Thus, it is aimed to regain the lost tone (strength) and function of the muscle by creating a continuous exercise effect on the geniogloussus muscle. The second muscle activated by the appliance is the palatoglossus, so the soft palate is pulled forward.
The main purpose of the Snoring Prosthesis is to pull the tongue forward, elevate the hyoid bone upward and forward, and increase the size of the upper respiratory tract. Meanwhile, as it elevates the base of the tongue, obstruction or narrowing is eliminated.
In addition, as the volume of the air duct increases, the speed of the air passing through it decreases and the vibration of soft tissues is prevented.
Muscles that have lost their tension regain their former strength and the obstruction in the respiratory tract is eliminated.
In the Snoring Prosthesis, the features of the appliance design, which are very important criteria for the success of the treatment (retention of the prosthesis, the amount of space and distance between the jaws, the forward position of the lower jaw). amount of stimulation and anterior airway width, etc.) are calculated individually for each patient. It does not consist of adapting a prefabricated and ready-made product.
The Snoring Prosthesis is used for 4-12 months, depending on the condition of the patient and the disease, provided that it is worn for 6 hours every day (while sleeping) at night. With this method, Snoring and Sleep Apnea can be treated permanently without any permanent negative effects.
The risks and benefits of snoring prostheses are incomparable to other treatment methods. While there is a possibility of the disease recurring 1 year after the surgical intervention for the soft palate, the success rate of Snoring Prosthesis is 95%.
- Advantages of Snoring Prosthesis
The Sleeping Diseases Association Practice Standards Committee reported that the use of snoring prostheses would be appropriate in the treatment of sleep apnea and snoring.
- Snoring Prosthesis
Questions About Snoring Prosthesis
1- Is the prosthesis worn at night, does it cause discomfort?
Yes, it is only used at night while sleeping, it is worn for at least 6 hours. It does not cause any discomfort; on the contrary, it prevents snoring and congestion while sleeping at night, so the person breathes easier and sleeps more comfortably.
2- How long does it take to be treated?
Duration of treatment depends on the severity of the disease and the patient's personality. Although it varies depending on their personality (weight, age, systemic disorders, gender, etc.), the average duration is between 4-12 months. Healing is monitored with regular checks during use of the prosthesis; The application is completed when the time comes.
3- Does the prosthesis extend into the throat?
No, it is only supported by teeth. Therefore, it is easy to use.
4- Is it easy to use? Is it difficult to install and remove?
It is comfortable to use because it is prepared according to the individual's own mouth structure. The prosthesis is as uncomfortable as glasses are. Usage is as simple as putting on and taking off your glasses.
5- Will my mouth remain open when the prosthesis is in my mouth at night? Will it cause dry mouth?
No, the lips will close while the prosthesis is in the mouth. In addition, since the amount of oxygen in the body will increase, saliva secretion will return to normal and there will be no dry mouth.
6- How long will the prosthesis take effect?
It will start to show its effect from the first night it is used. The number of snoring and snoring will decrease from the first night (often stopping completely) and the main effects will be observed within 3-4 weeks.
7- Is it hard as a prosthesis material?
The treatment is made of hard material to increase effectiveness. However, the fact that the prosthesis is made of hard material does not create any difficulties in using the prosthesis.
8- Can snoring prosthesis be applied in case of complete tooth loss or in the presence of any prosthesis in the mouth?
Since the snoring prosthesis is made specifically for the individual, it can be applied easily and healthily in all the cases listed above.
9- Is the prosthesis therapeutic for overweight patients or overweight people?
Yes, it also has therapeutic effectiveness in overweight patients. However, as weight is lost, recovery occurs more effectively and in a much shorter time. It is also important that patients do not gain more weight than their current weight.
10- Is it effective in cases where the lower jaw is positioned further back than the upper jaw (retrognathia: lower jaw developmental delay)?
Lower jaw Prosthesis can also be applied in cases where the jaw remains further back and smaller than the upper jaw and the upper jaw covers more of the lower jaw.
As a result, snoring is a disease and this disease carries serious risks not only for the social aspect that disturbs the environment but also for the person's own health.
People who snore should not be ashamed of this situation and should take steps towards treatment. People who experience shortness of breath and the first signs of serious health problems should immediately undergo an Ear, Nose and Throat examination before the disease progresses further.
Remember!
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea is a Serious Problem.
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea is a dangerous interruption of breathing.
- Snoring and Sleep Apnea are not funny, they are not hopeless.
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