If either side is high, conservatively grind the high side until both sides occlude evenly. Check the posterior pads for even occlusion. device is made of a thermoplastic material, it should be placed under warm-hot tap water for 5-10 seconds before seating. Use finger pressure to securely seat both of them. device in as one piece, placing the upper splint on first and guiding the lower jaw up into the lower splint. When changing the straps, place them under hot water for easier placement onto the buttons on each side, with the number facing out, the E.M.A. as a starting position, and the 20mm puts strain on the joint, switch the strap to a yellow 20mm or blue 21mm.
If blue 20mm straps have been placed on the E.M.A. The E.M.A.’s unique adjustment straps train the lower jaw to adjust itself by periodically changing out the current strap for a less elastic counterpart, the pressure on the lower jaw is slowly increased over time. This trains the mandible to adjust its positioning and opens the airway, effectively treating sleep apnea and allowing more airflow. Three adjustment elastic straps in 2mm increments are included. device is available so that a patient may try an adjustable sleep device for 90 days before committing to oral appliance therapy with a standard E.M.A. appliance.
ELASTIC MANDIBULAR ADVANCEMENT DEVICE TRIAL
90 Day Trial Device is inexpensive to produce and is an effective way of testing if oral appliance therapy is beneficial to the patient.Īn inexpensive, custom, trial E.M.A. Additional Straps can be ordered as determined by effectiveness. Straps may be included to decrease the protrusion or strain of a more rigid strap. The Strap Sequence and Color Flexibility of the Straps will vary by individual case.
The standard appliance design has been modified, incorportating a flat plane design of the splints for added strength and function, The ThermoFlex Hard Material is used upon request and in circumstances where there are impres-sion flaws, edentulous areas and where clasping can be of benefit.Īn Into Strap Pack is included with each case, which will provide 5mm of additional advancement from the Protrusive Bite provided (+ 4mm Inicisal opening). Many patients prefer oral appliance therapy because it’s convenient to travel with, easy to use and clean, and makes it much more comfortable to sleep at night compared to CPAP.The EMA Devices fabricated by Dream Systems use the Myerson Hooks and Straps. This allows you to breathe freely throughout the night, completely snore-free. To stop you from snoring or stop breathing at night, oral appliances work by pushing the lower jaw forward to prevent the soft tissue from collapsing to keep your airway open. Some work beyond that by correcting the development issues that cause your condition in the first place. They all generally aim to stop you from snoring or blocking your airway at night. Unlike CPAP, oral appliances are small appliances that fit in your mouth similar to a nightguard or retainer. Oral appliance therapy is an alternative treatment to CPAP.
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