Obstructive Sleep Apnea

An estimated 25 million adults in the U.S. suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.Oral appliances have proven to be a viable option for treatment and a huge opportunity for dentists and labs, but there are numerous complexities in the market.

Clear FilterFiltering to all articles related to Sleep Apnea
  • Sleep Apnea Appliances Go Digital

    In 2012, CAD/CAM hit the sleep apnea appliance market and today there are three appliances fabricated via digital technology:

    ResMed’s Narval™ CC was the first digitally fabricated sleep apnea device. Manufactured with laser sintering, the device is made of a durable, flexible, lightweight...

    Kim Molinaro
    Kim Molinaro

    Managing Editor · West Hartford, CT

    Read More 1 minute read

    • Dr. Andres Sierraalta, DDS
    Dr. Andres Sierraalta, DDS recommends this
  • The Sleep Apnea Appliance Market: What Labs Need to Know

    The sleep apnea market presents some unique challenges for labs. LMT explains what you need to know to navigate this niche.

    Kim Molinaro
    Kim Molinaro

    Managing Editor · West Hartford, CT

    Read More 8 minute read

  • What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

    In patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common type of sleep apnea, the mandible falls back as the brain approaches the deepest stages of sleep and the muscles of the airway fully relax, which is what causes the obstruction. When the brain senses breathing is compromised, it forces the...

    Maribeth Marsico
    Maribeth Marsico

    Senior Editor · Cheshire, CT

    Read More 1 minute read

  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The Medical/Dental Connection

    An estimated 25 million adults in the U.S. suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliances have proven to be a viable option for treatment and a huge opportunity for dentists and labs, but there are numerous complexities in the market.

    Maribeth Marsico
    Maribeth Marsico

    Senior Editor · Cheshire, CT

    Read More 9 minute read

Show More