We can manipulate the mandible and see its effect on the airway caliper in real time with the Eccovision by SGS.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, March 16, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. George Jones, a leading instructor with Sleep Group Solutions, discusses Oral Appliance Therapy for the CPAP Intolerant patient. Dr. Jones' case study offers a step-by-step treatment plan, with diagnosis and screening procedures. During the Sleep Group Solutions two-day lecture, OAT is heavily discussed, with case studies and treatment plans. Dr. Jones can be seen live in Indianapolis on April 8-9th, and in Denver on April 29-30th.
The original article, published in the latest edition of the Sleep Magazine, takes a patient from screening to treatment. "A 77 year old female patient was referred for Oral Appliance therapy by her Physician. Her medical history was significant for hypertension, GERD, hypothyroidism, glucose intolerance, and severe obstructive sleep apnea with daytime somnolence," says Dr. Jones on his newly referred, OSA diagnosed patient. "Her dental history was significant for macroglossia and a retrognathic mandible with a class II jaw relationship."
Dr. Jones began with an exam, followed by further testing using the Pharyngometer, and Rhinometer. "We can manipulate the mandible and see its effect on the airway caliper in real time with the Eccovision by SGS." Dr. Jones then found the most optimum mandible position. "A Whole You Respire Herbst appliance was chosen for its ability for fine protrusive adjustments and lateral mobility." A home sleep test was then administered for further results. (case study in full)
To learn more about Oral Appliance Therapy for the CPAP Intolerant Patient, come learn live with Dr. George Jones in Indianapolis on April 8-9, and in Denver on April 29-20th. More info.
About Sleep Group Solution
Sleep Group Solutions is an airway diagnostic technology company serving the needs of physicians and dentists interested in screening, diagnosing and treating sleep apnea and other upper airway disorders. Sleep Group Solutions offers the latest screening and diagnostic equipment solutions for patients with allergy, sinus congestion, rhinitis, deviated septum, nasal polyps, snoring and sleep apnea. SGS offers the most comprehensive dental sleep medicine CE seminars in the industry focused on teaching dentists the protocols needed to make the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea part of their practice. Sleep Group Solutions offers sleep study interpretation, oral appliances (Norad Boil & Bite, Respire), online directory 1800SleepLab.com and online marketing for CPAP Intolerant patients. SGS is the manufacturer of the Eccovision Systems Rhinometer and Pharyngometer, and offer Home Sleep Testing devices.
About Dr. George Jones
Dr. George Jones is a native of Wheeling, WV and earned his BS in Chemistry from Wheeling Jesuit University. He received his Dental Degree from the University Of Florida College Of Dentistry, and relocated to coastal North Carolina in 2003. Over the years, Dr. Jones has served as a consultant and evaluator for several dental manufacturers and maintains a private practice in Sunset Beach, NC.
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