Method for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
US7311103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/0216
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention describes a method for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) utilizing positive airway pressure (PAP) by creating a single-piece, dual arch airway orthotic, using said orthotic to obturate the oral cavity via an acrylic seal between the upper and lower dental arches, retaining the upper and lower dental arches in elastomeric material via a snap-fit and applying PAP via the nasal passages from tubing which is supported from said airway orthotic.
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