Sleep Apnea Device Checkout in Chairside

Overview: This article provides step-by-step instructions for completing the checkout process for a sleep apnea device in Chairside, including configuring device specifications and finalizing the prescription.

Add-on Selection

To begin the checkout, configure the specific components of the sleep apnea device:

1. Select an optional additional item from the available list if required for the order.

   • Bleaching Tray
   • Sports Guard
   • Morning Repositioner

2. Click Continue.

Sleep Apnea Device Options

Type of Bite Provided

• Maximum Protrusive Bite

  The furthest forward position a patient can push their lower jaw (mandible) relative to the upper jaw.

  • I will provide a bite in maximum protrusion (the appliance will be set at approximately 60% of the maximum protrusion)

• Starting Point Bite

  "Starting point" for jaw protrusion is typically the most comfortable position for your patient.  After a few weeks, progress is assessed, and titration (advancing the jaw in small increments of 0.5 mm to 1 mm) is performed to find the ideal therapeutic position.

  • I will provide a bite in the desired protrusion (the appliance will be set at the desired protrusion)

Vertical Dimension

The measured distance between the upper and lower teeth when the jaw is closed inside the device.  Excessive vertical opening can cause jaw muscle discomfort and lower overall patient acceptance.

• Close or open to optimize the device
• Keep it

Elastic Notches

Serve as anchor points for small rubber bands. These bands gently connect the upper and lower pieces of the device, primarily serving to keep the mouth closed and prevent the lower jaw from dropping open while your patient sleeps. They: prevent jaw drop, maintain airway patency, and improve therapy success.

• Yes
• No

Fragile Teeth, Crowns or Pontics

Is there anything loose or of concern?

• Yes
  • Describe the fragile teeth, crowns, or pontics
• No

Extra Options

• Distal Wraps

  Extensions of the appliance that fully cover the last molar on each arch, wrapping around its very back surface.  They: prevent unwanted tooth movement due to shifting and “supereruption” (creating a misaligned bite) and improve device retention (increasing the surface area the nylon appliance grabs). 

  • Prefer Distal Wraps

• 3rd Molar Coverage
  • Do not cover upper 3rd molar
  • Do not cover lower 3rd molar

Prescription Review and Modification

Review the sleep apnea device details before finalizing the order:

1. Confirm the product information displayed on the review screen.

2. Click the pencil icon to change any specific product details.

3. If specific design options are preferred (ie. plateaus/discluding elements), please add to Add Rx-Specific instructions.

4. Click Review Next to configure additional products, or select Skip to Checkout if the order is complete.

Final Checkout and Submission

Complete the following steps to submit the sleep apnea order:

1. Click Proceed to Checkout.

2. Verify the doctor name, shipping address, and requested delivery date.

3. Click Upload Files or Upload From Your Phone to attach relevant clinical documents or photos to the order.

4. Click Place Order to submit the request immediately, or click Save For Later to keep the order as a draft.

Instructions for Use

• Global IFU - Sleep-Disordered Breathing Orthosis