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Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT) treats mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea in 3 ways:
     1. By moving the tongue forwards.
     2. By moving the lower jaw forwards.
     3. By forward movement of both tongue and jaw.

Dr. Choi decides which appliance is most suitable for each patient depending on the clinical findings.  The following are important deciding factors:
   § The resting position of the tongue.
   § The resting position of the lower jaw.
   § The resting muscle tone.
   § The envelope of movement of the lower jaw.
   § Radiographic imaging of the throat.
   § Factors that cause intrusion into the space left for the tongue.

Please go to "Pictures of Appliances" to view some of the appliances that we use.  

Pictures of Appliances


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Dr. Alfred W Choi, D.D.S., M.B.A., M.A.
9303 Seminole Blvd Suite D
Seminole FL 33772
Tel 727-394-1631 or 727-391-LIFE (5433)
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