THE CONSERVATIVE CHOICE
PATRICK TESSIER BSME , MBA
dreamTA
With over 100 FDA cleared appliances to treat sleep disordered breathing , how does a Dentist decide which is the most appropriate for their patient ? We ’ ve all heard the adage that they all work . Is that really true & what other criteria should be considered ?
Does it work ? In over 36 independent peer reviewed studies , the dreamTAP has been proven to be equivalent in efficacy to CPAP , but with much better compliance . We have delivered over 500,000 appliances in the last 20 years . It works . Yes , you read that correctly .
Does it work for a range of patients ?
The dreamTAP is very adaptable to a wide range of situations . From retention issues to allergies , the dreamTAP works . Need to adjust for new restorations ? No problem . Lateral bruxer a worry ? Not with the dreamTAP . Patient claustrophobic ? Use the Quick Release version . From snoring to severe OSA , the TAP system makes you a DSM hero !
Is it easy to prescribe ? Good impressions and a bite is all you need . Because of the industry leading 15mm of protrusion range , the bite is not critical . The massive protrusion range allows you to always find the most effective setting , without sending back to the lab for a reset . You can ’ t do it wrong .
Is it easy to deliver ? Snap on the arch with the TL trays for a quick delivery . Use the ThermAcryl lined trays for a custom chairside fit . Seats every time , no lab remakes .
Is it easy to titrate ? The single point adjustment is very simple . At 1 / 2mm per turn , patients can adjust themselves , saving valuable chairtime . Bi-lateral adjustment appliances can induce TMD if not very careful . Never a problem with the dreamTAP .
Can I get paid ? Since 2007 , all the TAP appliances have been approved by PDAC for Medicare reimbursement . Many private insurance com-
TMJ Issues / Lateral Bruxer : 10mm lateral anterior excursion and no posterior lateral restrictions allows for a healthy TMJ . It ’ s dental Yoga .
Allergies : dreamTAP is the only appliance that uses Cr-Co hardware , with no Ni . The most bio-compatible dental alloy .
Short Teeth : Use the ThermAcryl lined tray option . Maximum surface area contact with high coefficient of friction . It sticks the landing .
Future restorations : Use the ThermAcryl lined tray option . Heat up to 160 degrees and remold to new crowns , again and again .
Claustrophobic : New Quick Release bar option allows the patient to disengage the hook by simply advancing about 1.5mm .
Severe OSA : Add the optional TAP PAP CS nasal pillow mask . Combo therapy with lower CPAP pressure .
Skeptical : Try before you buy with the myTAP . Fit a myTAP chairside in 15mins . Prove that OAT works for him / her .
Driver / Pilot / Skipper / Engineer : Add the DentiTrac compliance chip . Prove to the employer or licensing entity that the patient is compliant .
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PATRICK TESSIER
THE CONSERVATIVE CHOICE
PATRICK TESSIER BSME , MBA
Patrick is a Mechanical Engineer with an MBA . He serves as the Director of Dental Business Development for Airway Management .
He can be reached at ptessier @ amisleep . com
panies also follow the Medicare guidelines . Therefore , the dreamTAP is the appliance choice to maximize your reimbursement with any insurance plan .
What does it Cost ? Although the cost of the device varies slightly , depending on the dental lab , it is 30-40 % less than other recent entrants to the market . If you divide the fee by the 5 years of expected life of the product , the dreamTAP is actually one of the lowest cost appliances available to dentists .
Summary :
When you take into account all the above mentioned attributes of the dreamTAP , the choice is easy . The dreamTAP will work for all your patients and your practice . Win-win with low risk .