Overview: This article provides guidance on selecting the appropriate sleep apnea or snoring appliance based on patient preferences and clinical requirements.
Prerequisites
Before choosing an appliance, practitioners must ensure the following clinical requirements are met:
Sleep Study: A completed sleep study is required to determine the severity of the patient's condition.
Comprehensive Dental Exam: A full dental exam and complete patient records must be available.
Required clinical assessments
Clinicians must evaluate patient data before prescribing a sleep apnea device.
Sleep study requirements
Each patient must complete a sleep study before a dentist prescribes an intraoral appliance. The sleep study determines the level of severity the patient is currently experiencing. The prescribing dentist uses this information to determine the specific device needed for treatment.
Dental examination requirements
A dentist should perform a complete and comprehensive dental exam before prescribing a snoring or sleep apnea device. After the patient undergoes a comprehensive dental exam with full records and a sleep study, the dentist can accurately prescribe the treatment device.
Dandy sleep apnea appliance options
Dandy uses digital workflows and industry-leading materials to produce two specific sleep apnea and anti-snoring devices. While the Herbst and Dorsal appliances may look different, the basic function of the appliances remains the same, and both achieve similar clinical results.
The Herbst Appliance
The Herbst Appliance is one of the primary offerings for treating sleep apnea through Dandy's digital workflow.
The Dorsal Appliance
The Dorsal Appliance is a highly accurate and effective device available for anti-snoring and sleep apnea treatment.
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