Studies

Australian Mandibular Repositioning 2013 Study

This short-term study has demonstrated that the health outcomes in patients with moderate to severe OSA were similar after treatment with CPAP and MAD.

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Sleep Center Study 2014

100% – ApneaRx performed the same as the more expensive custom made oral appliance.

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Sleep Center Study 2013

75% Slept better than usual
75% Felt more refreshed than usual
75% Rated comfort of device as good
75% Snoring improved
100% Preferred the OA (Oral Appliance – ApneaRX ) to CPAP

Sleep Medicine Study

In a Study conducted with the aid of Italian dentists. Oral Appliances were shown to have a beneficial effect on Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA).

• 100% of patients with mild OSA achieved Optimal results (AHI<5)
• 89.5% of patients with moderate OSA achieved Optimal results (AHI<5)
• 90% of patients with severe OSA achieved Good results (AHI<15)

Long-Term Effectiveness of Oral Appliance versus CPAP Therapy and the Emerging Importance of Understanding Patient Preferences

Fernanda R. Almeida, DDS, MSc, PhD; Nick Bansback, PhD
Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada;

School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This study found MAS (mandibular advancement splints ) to be an effective alternative to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
except for extremely and morbidly obese persons.