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KayakerDave
Joined: 05 Nov 2005
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Gary wrote:What mouth device? I just talked with a surgeon today who recommended UPPP and Somnoplasty. When I asked about other options he mentioned wiring the jaw forward - another sugrical procedure. Thanks
Gary, at [Commercial Link Deleted], toward the bottom, I found the following definition:
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
In this procedure, the uvula, soft palate and tonsils are removed. The procedure reportedly is only 40% effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and has potential undesireable side effects.
There is also a description of Somnoplsty, toward the top, at this link.
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| Sat Nov 05, 2005 3:27 pm |
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Jerry69
Joined: 12 Nov 2005
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 Pillar Implant for OSA
Quote:KayakerDave
Gary wrote:
What mouth device? I just talked with a surgeon today who recommended UPPP and Somnoplasty. When I asked about other options he mentioned wiring the jaw forward - another sugrical procedure. Thanks
Gary, at [Commercial Link Deleted], toward the bottom, I found the following definition:
Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)
In this procedure, the uvula, soft palate and tonsils are removed. The procedure reportedly is only 40% effective for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea and has potential undesireable side effects.
There is also a description of Somnoplsty, toward the top, at this link.
I've been reading about a procedure for OSA and snoring called " Pillar Implant." [url][Commercial Link Deleted] Has anyone had any experience with it? If you go to this site, you will see videos of the procedure and testimonials.
Jerry69
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| Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:08 pm |
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Vicki
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Joined: 31 May 2005
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Location: Southern California
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Jerry and Dave,
If you search for surgery, UPPP or Pillar you will find many, many threads of personal stories, success rates of these procedures and procedure descriptions. There is a link to surgeries here at this site posted below and Rested Gal also has links to many discussions which she has posted.
Treatments for Sleep Apnea
Vicki
_________________ That which does not kill you makes you stronger-Friedrich Nietzsche
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| Sat Nov 12, 2005 10:46 pm |
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jerrypat
Joined: 13 Dec 2005
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sleep devices
Gary wrote:What mouth device? I just talked with a surgeon today who recommended UPPP and Somnoplasty. When I asked about other options he mentioned wiring the jaw forward - another sugrical procedure. Thanks
Be carefu, don't be talked into something w/o research. Alot of dentists sell off the shelf products which are very uncomfortable. Look at this website quietsleep.com/oralappliance [/url]. I have used the "tongue restraining device" for 16 years w/great success.
_________________ I have used a custom tongue restrainer device for 16 years with great success. I had my device made in Seattle.
However I now live in Phoenix and having trouble finding a dentist who does this type of custom device.
Thanks for any info you can give.
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| Tue Dec 13, 2005 2:51 pm |
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Lord_Potto
Joined: 17 Dec 2005
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Mine works and then some
My dentist made my jaw splint in less than a week - it cost 56 pounds sterling and it works like a charm. I don't snore, I can sleep in the same bed as my wife again (without bruises  ) and I don't fall asleep during the day. The advice I was given by my consultant was to buy a cheap "boil n bite" one and try it. The rule is: if it work instantly, you can opt for a custom made one, if it doesn't forget it and try something else.
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Mike
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Joined: 05 Jun 2005
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Re: Mine works and then some
Lord_Potto wrote:My dentist made my jaw splint in less than a week - it cost 56 pounds sterling and it works like a charm. I don't snore, I can sleep in the same bed as my wife again (without bruises ) and I don't fall asleep during the day. The advice I was given by my consultant was to buy a cheap "boil n bite" one and try it. The rule is: if it work instantly, you can opt for a custom made one, if it doesn't forget it and try something else.
Lord Potto-
They do seem to work for snoring fairly well. The bigger question is whether or not in each individual case that they are treating the Apnea properly. Only a PSG could determine that. Feeling good is wonderful! Knowing that you are not only feeling good, but are DEFINITELY treating your apnea is FANTASTIC!
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| Sat Dec 17, 2005 8:44 am |
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suzette
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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Mouth device
I tried sleeping with a mouth piece a dentist made for me, but it ssLz my mouth shut and this freaked me out. I felt like I was smothering since I could not open my mouth while have this device in. I have to prize it loose before It comes out.
I really wish I could use this device because I hate the CPap but have atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure and the docs believe sleep apnea is contributing to both of these.
Any advice on how to adjust to my mouth being sealed shut with this device would be greatly appreciated.
Suzette
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| Sat Apr 29, 2006 9:45 pm |
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sam
Joined: 05 May 2006
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Are these devices available in canada? Vancouver?
Sam
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| Sun May 07, 2006 2:54 am |
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jcoop
Joined: 15 May 2006
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"CPAP PRO" mask
Does anyone have any experience with "CPAP PRO" mask. I'm considering using one but I would like to hear if someone has tried it.
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Kent Smith
Joined: 31 Aug 2006
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Location: Irving, Texas
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Suzette,
Sorry I am late to the discussion. Which device do you have? Some of the MADs will hold your mouth closed, but there are some that give you more freedom. The Somnomed MAS and OASYS are 2 of these.
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Kent Smith DDS
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