ALTERNATIVES AND OPPORTUNITY: ORAL APPLIANCES AND CPAP 
HERE’S THE MAYBE NOT-SO-NEWS…oral appliances are excellent, effective, patient-friendly alternatives to CPAP when it comes to treating mild to moderate Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) For those who struggle with CPAP compliance, it is perhaps the best alternative.
Custom devices reposition the jaw and tongue to keep the airway open, improving sleep, reducing daytime sleepiness, and elevating quality of life—often with higher adherence than CPAP and fewer side effects.
Source: American Dental Association (ada.org), Boston Medical Center (bmc.org), Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
The best news? SML provides a comprehensive range of customizable oral appliances to help you deliver better outcomes for your patients. Explore the options at smlglobal.com
SOLUTIONS SPOTLIGHT:
The Adjustable Herbst Appliance featuring the OASYS Hinge
One of the most widely prescribed appliances for snoring and OSA just got even better. The T-10 hinge brings precision, ease, and flexibility to in-chair adjustments — even in shorter arch cases.
• 10 mm of advancement -- with telescopic, intra-oral activation
• Anterior advancement holes with .25 mm increments
• Etched mm marks for quick reference
• Nylock-coated hinge chamber prevents screw back-off
• Welded stop for ensuring screw security
• Hex Driver activation facillitates precise advancement & pivot adjustment
Custom-fabricated using PMMA or Copolyester (hard or dual-laminate), this highly recommended appliance offers clinicians a reliable, adaptable solution for managing snoring and OSA. We at SML can help you in prescribing the material desired: