Mouthpiece TAP® 3 TL

Helping patients get the rest they need, the TAP® 3 TL appliance holds the lower jaw in a forward position during sleep to reduce snoring and improve breathing. PDAC (Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding) contractor-verified for Medicare reimbursement: Code E0486 Comfortable for all-night wear Custom-fabricated for precise fit Your Solution for Snoring and Sleep Apnea Helping patients who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing, the TAP 3 TL is part of the TAP family of appliances for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the TAP (Thornton Adjustable Positioner) was designed to keep the airway open to allow for air to pass. A constricted or collapsed airway causes snoring and OSA. The TAP device holds the lower jaw in a forward position, maintaining a clear airway to reduce snoring and improve breathing. Fitting comfortably, the TAP 3 TL is designed to provide room for the tongue and allow the lips to close. An adjustment key enables the patient to adjust the protrusion of the lower jaw while wearing the device until a comfortable and 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 In a randomized crossover trial comparing OAT to CPAP in patients with obstructive sleep apnea, about 81% preferred OAT.3