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Title:
METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR PERFORMING REMOTE TITRATION OF MANDIBULAR PROTRUSION
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2013/188660
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for performing system validation and providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed herein. The effectiveness of oral appliance therapy can possibly be improved by screening obstructive sleep apnea subjects and prospectively identifying subjects suitable for oral appliance therapy. The methods and apparatus for performing system validation on an oral appliance therapy titration system are disclosed. In addition, methods and apparatus for providing predictive criteria during remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed. Further, methods and apparatus for display results of remote titration of mandibular protrusion are disclosed.

Inventors:
REMMERS JOHN (US)
TAM HUGO (CA)
MACARTNEY TERRY (CA)
SANTOSHAM PETER (CA)
TOPOR ZBIGNIEW LUDWIK (CA)
GROSSE JOSHUA (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/US2013/045644
Publication Date:
April 03, 2014
Filing Date:
June 13, 2013
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Assignee:
ZST HOLDINGS INC (CA)
International Classes:
A61F5/56; A61C5/14; A61C19/00; A61M21/00
Domestic Patent References:
WO2010141868A22010-12-09
WO2010141957A22010-12-09
Foreign References:
US5826579A1998-10-27
Other References:
TSAI, W. H. ET AL.: "Remotely controlled mandibular positioner predicts effi cacy of oral appliances in sleep apnea", AM J RESPIR CRIT CARE MED, vol. 170, no. 4, 16 April 2004 (2004-04-16), pages 366 - 370, XP055181782
YOUNG-KYUN, K. ET AL.: "The influence of the amount of mandibular advancemen t in the application of mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea patients", SLEEP MEDICINE AND PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY, vol. 18, no. 6, 1 June 2011 (2011-06-01), pages 2 3 - 34, XP008176079
See also references of EP 2861191A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
ANDERSON, Bjorn G. et al. (Carlin & Curfman LLC,Suite 500,817 W. Peachtree Street N, Atlanta Georgia, US)
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