Oral Sleep Apnea Apparatus How-To Clean It?

Proper cleaning of the oral apparatus for sleep apnea will prolong its effectiveness. With sleep apnea syndrome, it is very important to start treatment as soon as possible so as not to provoke other, much more serious problems. Protrusion splints are one of the effective methods. Approximately one third of all patients cannot tolerate the classical CPAP therapy, therefore it is possible to use protrusion splints. But it is important not only to use it correctly, but also to clean the oral sleep apnea apparatus so that it remains in working and efficient condition. Patients with CPAP intolerance If a patient who suffers from obstructive sleep apnea and has CPAP (Continuous positive airway pressure) intolerance, then the somnologist can refer him to the dentist for a Mandibular advancement splint, or a protrusion splint. This method was invented and actively used in the 19th century. At the moment, the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea is established not only against the background of obvious clinical signs, but also the apnea index (AHI). Thanks to the studies conducted, 88% of all patients showed a decrease in the AHI level to 5 events per hour, which is considered therapeutically significant. The baseline AHI was up to 25 per hour, and the study involved patients who had at least 8-10 healthy teeth on the lower jaw, based on periodontal indications. Be that as it may, even in the case of severe sleep breathing disorders, the protrusion splint will be able to reduce the apnea index, cardiovascular risks will decrease, and the patient's condition will become much better. Clinical studies have shown that ready-made products are undesirable for the treatment of sleep-disordered breathing because they do not have the desired therapeutic effect. Individual products should fit as tightly as possible in order to stay on the dentition during sleep and to ensure the optimal position of the jaw, pushed forward.