How to Use Oral Appliances for Sleep Apnea Management

The presentation will provide a step-by-step description of how to incorporate and start offering oral appliances to manage sleep apnea in an orthodontic office. The method described uses available cutting-edge technology to achieve objective and efficient results. Such methods include using intra-oral scanners that allow the immediate sending of the appliance prescription and all information needed directly to the orthodontic laboratory, and wearable technology used to assess the proper position "titration" of the mandibular advancement appliance. The presentation will describe current protocols for oral appliance delivery, insurance claims, and follow-up.