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.