Advantages
of The
Silencer®:
In summary, the The
Silencer® with the Halstrom
Hinge™
has multiple unique advantages.
These include:
Non-invasive
reversible treatment;
The
professional can select from a number of independent
dental laboratories for fabrication of the The
Silencer®
Professional;
Research
proven appliances which take a respectful approach to the
needs of the jaw joint and the bite relationship;
Vertical
and horizontal adjustability enables the clinician a
complete adjustment range to achieve the ideal setting for
individual patients;
A
high standard of quality and design assures the
patient’s ongoing comfort and a long-term cost effective
solution to what is likely to be the lifetime medical
needs of the patient.
All of the above points
combine to deliver an optimal solution for the patient, the
physician, and the insurer in cases where the patient is
appropriate for an oral appliance.
Research Support of The Silencer®
Use of The
Silencer® appliances in treatment of OSDB disorders is supported by peer-reviewed
publications. Examples
of research supporting The
Silencer® include:
Thorax,
April 1997 - a crossover study comparing continuous positive air
pressure (CPAP) treatment to The
Silencer®
Professional. University
of British Columbia, Lowe, et. al.
Cranio,
January 1998 - titration of The
Silencer® Professional to confirm efficacy,
Raphaelson, Alpher, et. al.
The aforementioned
paper in “Thorax”, April 1997 utilized The Silencer®
(AMP – described as anterior mandibular positioner) and
contains the following direct quotation:
“…Our results suggest that oral appliances should be considered first-line treatment for patients with symptomatic mild to moderate OSA as most prefer this treatment to CPAP when both treatments have been shown to be effective … no patient developed any evidence of temporomandibular joint dysfunction….80% were moderately or very satisfied with the mandibular advancement appliance”.
