Airway Management Inc

Thornton Adjustable Positioner® (TAP®)

2009

• Doff MH, Hoekema A, Pruim GJ, van der Hoeven JH, de Bont LG, Stegenga B. Effects of a mandibular advancement device on the upper airway morphology: a cephalometric analysis. J Oral Rehabil. 2009;36(5):330-7.
• Ghazal A, Sorichter S, Jonas I, Rose EC. A randomized prospective long-term study of two oral appliances for sleep apnoea treatment. J Sleep Res. 2009 May 22. Epub ahead of print

2008

• Ghazal A, Jonas IE, Rose EC. Dental side effects of mandibular advancement appliances-a 2-year follow-up. J Orofac Orthop. 2008;69(6):437-47. Epub 2008 Nov 11.
• Hoekema A, Stegenga B, Wijkstra PJ, van der Hoeven JH, Meinesz AF, de Bont LG. Obstructive sleep apnea therapy. J Dent Res. 2008;87(9):882-7.
• McLornan PM, Hansen NA, Verrett RG. Customizing a nasal CPAP mask using a silicone elastomer. J Prosthet Dent. 2008;100(2):147-52.

2007

• Hoekema A, Doff MH, de Bont LG, et al. Predictors of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea treatment outcome. J Dent Res. 2007;86(12):1181-1186.
• Hoekema A, Stegenga B, Bakker M, et al. Simulated driving in obstructive sleep apnoea-hypopnoea; effects of oral appliances and continuous positive airway pressure. Sleep Breath. 2007;11(3):129-138.
• Hoekema A, Stel A-L, Stegenga B, et al. Sexual function and obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea: a randomized clinical trial evaluating the effects of oral-appliance and continuous positive airway pressure therapy. J Sex Med. 2007;4(4 Pt 2):1153-1162.
• Hoekema A, Vries Fd, Heydenrijk K, Stegenga B. Implant-retained oral appliances: a novel treatment for edentulous patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2007;18(3):383-387.
• Hoekema A, Voors AA, Wijkstra PJ, et al. Effects of oral appliances and CPAP on the left ventricle and natriuretic peptides. Int J Cardiol. E-pub 2007 Aug 28.
• Levendowski DJ, Morgan TD, Patrickus JE, et al. In-home evaluation of efficacy and titration of a mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep Breath. 2007;11(3):139-47.
• Stouder S, Jones L, Brietzke S, Mair EA. Does an oral appliance reduce palatal flutter and tongue base snoring? Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007;136(5):827-831.

2004

• Conaway JR, Scherr SC. Multidisciplinary management of the airway in a trauma-induced brain injury patient. Sleep Breath. 2004;8(3):165-170.
• Rose EC, Germann M, Sorichter S, Jonas IE. Case control study in the treatment of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing with a mandibular protrusive appliance. J Orofac Orthop. 2004;65(6):489-500. English, German.

2002

• Denbar MA. A case study involving the combination treatment of an oral appliance and auto-titrating CPAP unit. Sleep Breath. 2002;6(3):125-128.
• Gershman. Prospective study of the TAP in the management of obstructive sleep apnea and snoring. Sleep. 2002;25(suppl):A466.
• Skinner MA, Robertson CJ, Kingshott RN, Jones DR, Taylor DR. The efficacy of a mandibular advancement splint in relation to cephalometric variables. Sleep Breath. 2002;6(3):115-24.

1999

• Pancer J, Al-Faifi S, Al-Faifi M, Hoffstein V. Evaluation of variable mandibular advancement appliance for treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Chest. 1999;116:1511-1518.

1998

• Denbar M. Case report: utilization of the Thornton Adjustable Positioner in maintaining the airway for a child with obstructive apnea, micrognathia, and cerebral palsy. Tex Dent J. 1998;115(10):21-22.
• Roberts DH, Becker PM, Jamieson AO. Determining efficacy of a split night OA & CPAP titration protocol using PSG. Sleep. 1998;21(suppl):97.

TAP-PAP

• McLornan PM, Hansen NA, Verrett RG. Customizing a nasal CPAP mask using a silicone elastomer. J Prosthet Dent. 2008 Aug;100(2):147-52.

Distar LLC

The Adjustable TheraSnore®

• Guzman MF, Topete MV, Calvillo RA, Allende AS. Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with a mandibular advancement prosthesis (MAP). ADM Magazine. March/April 1998;LV:71-76.
• Schmidt-Nowara W, Lowe A, Wiegand L, Cartwright R, Perez-Guerra F, Menn S. Oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a review. Sleep. 1995;18:501-510.
• Schmidt-Nowara W, Meade TE, Hays MB. Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with a dental orthosis. Chest. 1991;99:1379-1385.
• Szakacs Z, Koves P, Klenk G. Experiences with semiadjustable form of mandibular advancement oral appliances. Sleep. 1998;21(supplement).

Distar LLC

TheraSnore II®

N/A

Myerson LLC

EMA custom oral appliance

• Henke KG, Frantz DE, Kuna ST. An oral elastic mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2000;161:420-425.

Philips Respironics

SnoreSilencer Pro (United States) and SnoreSilencer (Canada)

N/A

Pro-Tex International Inc

Bite Guard

N/A

Pro-Tex International Inc

Snore Guard

• A.F.B. Brooks, USAF Dental Investigation Services. Final Project Report on Snore Guard, Project 93-016. 1994.
• An American Sleep Disorders Association Report, Practice Parameters for the Treatment of Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Oral Appliances. Sleep. 1995;18:511-13.
• Christensen G. Anti-snoring device works. Clinical Research Association Newsletter. 1992;16(12):4.
• Ferguson KA, Ono T, Lowe AA, Keenan SP, Fleetham JA. A randomized cross-over study of an oral appliance versus nasal continuous positive airway pressure in the treatment of mild-moderate obstructive sleep apnea. Chest. 1996;109:1269-75.
• Lindblom SS. Adults who snore: social nuisance or at risk for medical problems? Postgrad Med. 1997;101:171-191.
• Schmidt-Nowara WW, Lowe AA, Wiegand L, Cartwright R, Perez-Guerra F, Menn S. Oral appliances for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea: a review. Sleep. 1995;18: 501-510.
• Schmidt-Nowara WW, Meade TE, Hays MB, Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with a dental orthosis, Chest. 1991;99:1378-1385.

SomnoMed

SomnoDent® MAS

• Chan AS, Lee RW, Cistulli PA. Dental appliance treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Chest. 2007;132(2):693-9.
• Chan A, Lee R, Sutherland K, Cistulli P. Oral appliances in the management of sleep-disordered breathing: The physicians perspective. Centre for Sleep Health and Research, Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Australia. Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.
• Cistulli PA, Gotsopoulos H, Marklund M, Lowe AA. Treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with mandibular repositioning appliances. Sleep Med Rev. 2004;8:427-499.
• Hoekema A. Oral appliance therapy in obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome-a clinical study on therapeutic outcomes [PhD thesis]. Groningen, Netherlands: University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; 2007:110.
• Lim J, Lasserson TJ, Fleetham J, Wright J. Oral appliances for obstructive sleep apnea. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25;(1):CD004435.
• Mehta A, Qian J, Petocz P, Darendeliler MA, Cistulli PA. A randomized, controlled study of a mandibular advancement splint for obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2001;163:1457-1461.
• Schwarting S, Huebers U, Heise M, Schlieper J, Hauschild A. Position paper on the use of mandibular advancement devices in adults with sleep-related breathing disorders. A position paper of the German Society of Dental Sleep Medicine (Deutsche Gesellschaft Zahnaerztliche Schlafmedizin, DGZS). Springer-Verlag. Published online: April 27, 2007.
• Vanderveken OM, Devolder A, Marklund M, et al. Comparison of a custom-made and a thermoplastic oral appliance for the treatment of mild sleep apnea. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2008;178(2):197-202. Epub 2007 Aug 2.
• Zeng B, Ng AT, Qian J, Petocz P, Darendaliler MA, Cistulli PA. Influence of nasal resistance on oral appliance treatment outcome in obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep. 2008;31:543-7.
• Zeng B, Ng AT, Darendeliler MA, Petocz P, Cistulli PA. Use of flow-volume curves to predict oral appliance treatment outcome in obstructive sleep apnea. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2007;175:726-30.

Space Maintainers Lab

Full Breath Solution

N/A