The TAP® Appliance provides incremental mandibular advancement by a screw device that is easily manipulated by the patient to maximize the dilation of the airway. The appliance is retained to the teeth by a moldable material that can provide a perfect fit. It further provides for the inexpensive replacement should changes to the teeth or fillings be made. The TAP® has been well studied and has been shown to be effective in snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS), mild and moderate obstructive sleep apnea. In some cases, severe sleep apnea has been effectively managed with the TAP® appliance.

The TAP 3® is a custom-made two-piece appliance that snaps firmly over the upper and lower teeth. The design of the TAP 3 hardware differentiates it from the TAP appliance. The Front Assembly (adjustment mechanism) on the upper tray of the TAP is eliminated from the TAP 3 tray, as is the Lingual Bar on the lower tray. Instead, a Base and Hook assembly with an internal adjustment mechanism replaces the Front Assembly, and a Socket replaces the Lingual Bar. The Socket on the lower allows the patient more tongue space unlike the Lingual Bar, which limits the amount of space for the tongue. The tool used to adjust the Hook on the TAP 3 is an allen wrench "key" that is removable. The Hook Key is a simple tool designed to effortlessly fit into the adjustment screw of the Base and allow the patient to easily keep count of each adjustment turn.

The Vent Free™ appliance can be used for nasal CPAP patients who have problems with venting of pressures out of the mouth. This device can incorporate gentle mandibular advancement with mandibular fixation to help keep the lips sealed. Nasal CPAP pressures can be reduced, and the patient may use the device as a temporary travel alternative to the nasal CPAP.

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