The Endurance Framework (EF) in the Respire Blue provide an extremely strong framework using Wironit Chrome cobalt. By using this material it allows Respire to keep the lingual surface much thinner than can be achieved with any acrylic material. This maximizes the tongue space in the device and is carried through to the anterior portion.The opening in the anterior is one of the biggest benefits to the device as no acrylic is used creating as much space as possible for the tongue.
Patient Adjustment
We wanted to design an appliance that is easy to adjust. Some appliances are difficult to explain, i.e. adjusting the upper to advance the lower. With our appliance you simply adjust the lower to advance the lower. With the advancement screw you can advance the lower jaw, each turn of the screw is equal in 2⁄10 mm, with a maximum advancement of 6mm.
Comfort
The attachment on our appliances is further anterior than others, we feel that patients have more room in the buccal vestibule here than being in the back of the mouth. Also the patient can open and close while wearing the appliances. The appliance is open in the front to add comfort by increasing the tongue space allowing the patient to inhale and exhale more air per breath. We can also make the appliance with a softer layer on the tooth surface to add more comfort.
Elastic Hooks
Elastic hooks can also be added to the device to help guide the jaw back to desired position during the night. This is often used in patients who sleep on their back and have a tendency to sleep with their mouth open.
Anterior Ramp
An anterior ramp can be added for patients with TMJ discomfort. This option eliminates contact in the posterior of the device and can also help reduce forces on the TMJ.
Less Breakages
The Respire Blue has a mesh support that is welded to the screw and then placed inside of the acrylic. This improvement offers one of the strongest dorsal fin designs on the market.
The Endurance Framework (EF) in the Respire Pink provide an extremely strong framework using Wironit Chrome cobalt. By using this material it allows Respire to keep the lingual surface much thinner than can be achieved with any acrylic material. This maximizes the tongue space in the device and is carried through to the anterior portion.The opening in the anterior is one of the biggest benefits to the device as no acrylic is used creating as much space as possible for the tongue.
Patient Comfort
The appliance is open in the front to add comfort by increasing the tongue space allowing the patient to inhale and exhale more air per breath. We can also make the appliance with a softer layer on the tooth surface to add more comfort.
Elastic Hooks
Elastic hooks can also be added to the device to help guide the jaw back to desired position during the night. This is often used in patients who sleep on their back and have a tendency to sleep with their mouth open.
Anterior Ramp
An anterior ramp can be added for patients with TMJ discomfort. This option eliminates contact in the posterior of the device and can also help reduce forces on the TMJ.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious and potentially life threatening disease. Respire, has developed a range of oral sleep devices designed to assist patients in the treatment of this condition. When selecting an oral sleep device we believe that one design is not suitable for all patients needs. Each recognizable device has a different function, and each with a different color.
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