Automatic segmentation of the airways in 3D allows for direct visualization of constrictions.
The patient's upper respiratory tract is blocked during sleep which may be due to excessive throat tissue or muscle relaxation in the respiratory tract. The air does not pass through the respiratory tract, patient may suffer suffocation.
There are many methods to governance sleep apnea, including invasive or non-invasive methods.
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has approved oral-appliance therapy as a first-line treatment for patients diagnosed with mild to moderate OSA. The AASM also recommends oral appliances for patients with severe OSA who are unable to tolerate or cannot wear other forms of treatment. This German 3D print oral appliance is custom-designed , and this form of treatment is covered by most health insurance plans.
1:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4513263/
To splint the upper airway with air pressure in order to prevent its collapse during sleep.
A non-invasive solution is the use of oral appliances that pull the lower jaw slightly forward. These devices thus enlarge the airway and also activate the muscles enough to prevent soft tissue from collapsing and blocking the airway.
A way to treat snoring or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.
It can only alleviate the condition.
It helps reduce suffocation.
Substances in tobacco can cause swelling of the oral mucosa; Alcohol and sleeping pills can relax muscles and then increase the chance of suffocation.
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