Mouthpiece dreamTAP™

Developed with advanced technology, the dreamTAP™ appliance is designed to treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. PDAC (Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding) contractor-verified for Medicare reimbursement: Code E0486 Advances the mandible 0.25 mm with each 180-degree turn of the key Stronger than surgical stainless steel, the hardware is made from nickel-free cobalt-chromium Embrace Life with Better Sleep The dreamTAP is among the TAP® family of appliances for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP) is based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and is designed to keep the airway open to allow air to pass. A constricted or collapsed airway causes snoring and OSA. Developed with advanced dental technology, the dreamTAP appliance reduces sleep apnea-associated health risks without the need for surgery, medications or other more cumbersome therapy. The dreamTAP holds the lower jaw in a forward position, maintaining a clear airway to reduce snoring and improve breathing. The dreamTAP features strong, biocompatible cobalt-chrome alloy (Co-Cr) hardware and has three hook sizes for increased range of adjustment. An adjustment key enables the patient to modify the lower jaw’s protrusion until a comfortable, effective position is achieved. Patient Satisfaction Oral appliance therapy (OAT) is very effective in treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing, with a compliance rate shown to be as high as 90% over a 2.5-year period.1 OAT is associated with greater patient satisfaction than nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.2