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Precision Fit Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea [My Tap]

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Immediate, precision-fit oral appliance for snoring and mild to moderate

obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

The myTAP® is a low cost, temporary treatment for snoring and sleep apnea that is based on

the TAP® oral appliance, which has been clinically proven in over 45 independent peer reviewed

studies to treat snoring, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), and in some cases severe sleep

apnea. The myTAP works by advancing and stabilizing the lower jaw so that the soft tissues of

the throat and tongue do not collapse into the airway.

The myTAP trays are made from an innovative plastic that, when heated, becomes soft and can

be accurately molded to the teeth at the time of fitting. The trays are thin and low profile, and if

reheated, they will return to their original shape. This means that the myTAP can be refitted as

many times as needed in order to achieve the perfect fit. The all-plastic adjustment hardware

allows the patient to be in control of the treatment position by adjusting how far forward the

lower jaw is advanced.

How It Works

The Adjustment Mechanism attached to the Lower Tray is threaded through the Adjustment

Post of the Upper Tray. The Adjustment Dial is screwed onto the end of the Adjustment

Mechanism allowing the patient to adjust the advancement of the lower jaw.

Intended Use

The myTAP is intended to be used by individuals who have been prescribed Oral Appliance

therapy for snoring or mild to moderate sleep apnea. The myTAP is intended for single patient

use in the home, hospital or other clinical setting.

This device is not advisable for patients with loose teeth, loose dental work, dentures, or other

oral conditions, which would be adversely affected by wearing an oral appliance. In addition, the

appliance is contraindicated in patients who have central sleep apnea, severe respiratory

disorders or are under 18 years of age.

Do not use if any of the following apply:

∙You are under active dental treatment.

∙You have removable dentures or bridges.

∙You have temporary crowns.

∙You have loose teeth, loose crowns, or loose fillings.

∙You have braces.

∙You have less than 8 natural, healthy teeth in each arch.

∙You have not seen a dentist within the last 12 months.

∙You have a history of TMD, temporomandibular disorder.

∙You have received dental implants in the past year.

When to seek dental consultation

In most cases you can fit the myTAP for most patients. However, seek consultation from a

dentist if the following apply before or during treatment:

∙You have pre-existing jaw issues.

∙You experience continued jaw joint pain after use.

∙You experience tooth movement.

∙You notice bite change.

Use of the AM Aligner after EACH use will significantly reduce the risk of

bite change and tooth movement.

Possible Side Effects

There are possible side effects associated with the use of the myTAP:

∙Sligh tooth or gingival discomfort due to pressure of the appliance.

∙Excessive salivation initially. This should improve as the patient becomes accustomed to

wearing the myTAP.

∙Slight jaw soreness or tightness, initially and with adjustments.

∙Pain in the jaw joint.

∙Temporary bite change. This may subside approximately 30 minutes after the myTAP is

taken out of the mouth in the morning.

∙Movement of teeth.

∙Permanent bite change.

∙Gagging and claustrophobia. This will improve as the patient becomes accustomed to

wearing the myTAP.

∙Unconsciously taking the myTAP out at night.

∙Obstruction of oral breathing (possible with any oral appliance in the mouth).

When to contact your prescriber

∙If symptoms of breathing difficulties or other respiratory disorders exist or persist, with or

without the use of the device, contact the prescriber immediately.

∙You may experience soreness or discomfort in your jaw or teeth. If discomfort persists,

contact the prescriber.

∙In the morning, you may sense a change in your bite. These changes should subside

after the AM Aligner is used and as the day progresses. If the bite change continues,

contact the prescriber.

∙You should return to the prescriber at least yearly, or as often as necessary for re-

evaluation. If the appliance becomes loose, damaged, or does not fit properly, contact

the prescriber.

What’s Included in the myTAP Package?

1.myTAP oral appliance

2.Container

3.Mouth Shield

4.AM Aligner

5.Instruction for use

What is the AM Aligner®?

The AM Aligner is a morning repositioner that comes with every myTAP. The purpose of the AM

Aligner is to reposition the patient’s jaw after each use of the myTAP. It is made of a unique

thermoplastic material and is used to take a registration of the patient’s normal, comfortable

occlusion before the patient begins to use the myTAP. When fitting the AM Aligner, be sure the

patient bites hard enough to cause translucency in contact areas when the Aligner is held up to

a light.

Mandibular protrusion can move jaws forward permanently over a period of time if the patient

doesn’t make sure that normal occlusion is reestablished each day.

How does the AM Aligner work?

When the patient wakes up in the morning, their jaw will have been in an unnatural position all

night so the bite will be off. The front teeth may hit together excessively and the back teeth may

not hit at all. It is important for the patient to understand that this may become a permanent

issue and getting their teeth back into proper occlusion is the patient’s responsibility. The AM

Aligner is for getting the jaw back to the proper position, and is used each morning after removal

of the myTAP.

Daily use of the AM Aligner

When the myTAP is removed in the morning, first stretch your jaw aggressively. There may be

pops and snaps from the jaw repositioning itself. After this exercise, the muscles will have

relaxed somewhat and the jaw will begin to normalize.

The AM Aligner should be then placed in the mouth, at least 15 to 30 minutes after the myTAP

has been taken out. You should place the AM Aligner (previously fitted BEFORE initiation of

therapy with the myTAP) in your mouth and bite into it, flexing the jaw a few times. This will

force the jaw back, which may be uncomfortable if tried too soon after myTAP removal. As you

wear the device, you will feel the muscles relaxing and very soon will notice that there is no

stress in the jaw, with the teeth back in a comfortable, proper position. Some patients wear the

AM Aligner while taking a shower or driving to work or reading emails. It is left to the discretion

of the patient as to how long the aligner is worn and how often it is used. It is different for every

patient. Some patients will find that they have no need for the aligner after a few weeks of

wearing it because the muscles have learned to reposition the jaw on their own. If this is the

case, the patient should keep the AM Aligner and check their bite periodically for as long as they

are using the myTAP.

How to fit the AM Aligner

Click here for a step-by-step fitting video.

What is the Mouth Shield?

A Mouth Shield comes with every myTAP. Patients using oral appliance therapy may complain

of dry mouth or excess saliva. The myTAP Mouth Shield is designed to alleviate these side

effects by sealing the mouth, providing greater comfort. While comfort is the primary intended

use, an secondary benefit to sealing the mouth is the promotion of nasal breathing. Research

shows this is the best natural way to breathe.

What Are Vertical Shims?

Vertical shims are an optional myTAP add-on that can be purchased separately to increase

vertical opening. The myTAP available with three vertical shims allows an additional 6*mm,

9*mm, and 12*mm (*approximate) vertical opening. In the studies by both Hoekema and the

Army, the “size of the box” of the oral cavity correlated to successful outcomes. Further studies

have shown that the size of the tongue is dependent on weight, and it affects the severity of

OSA. To compensate for tongue size, a larger vertical opening is necessary.

Benefits of the vertical shims are:

∙Combining vertical, incremental titration with protrusion fine tunes treatment position

∙Provides more tongue space to positively impact treatment

∙May reduce excessive protrusion

∙Provides long term guidance for custom oral appliance therapy

With these accessories, the myTAP is able to provide a wide range of vertical adjustment in

order to effectively treat more patients.

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