Oral pressure therapy ( OPT ) is a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using negative pressure in the mouth to shift the soft palate and tongue forward. Negative pressure is made by the bedside console connected by a small tube into the mouthpiece used in the mouth during sleep. This device works out between a quarter and a third of people.
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Medical use
While oral pressure therapy produces several benefits, most people are not completely treated with their use. The device works out between a quarter and a third of people.
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Contraindications
Oral pressure therapy should not be used to treat central sleep apnea (CSA) or by anyone who has severe respiratory distress (eg severe lung disease, pneumothorax), has loose tooth or advanced periodontal disease, or is under 18 years of age.
Mechanism
Unlike CPAP, oral pressure therapy does not apply direct pressure to the airway, but it does apply a mild negative pressure in the oral cavity. With this system, the user breathes normally through the nose with his mouth closed. Unlike mandibular repositioning devices (also known as oral equipment and dental devices), oral pressure therapy does not pull the mandible forward.
Rule
One oral pressure therapy device has been cleared by the FDA for sale in the United States by prescription (Winx sleep therapy system).
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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