Advantages of The
Silencer®:
In summary, the The Silencer®
with the Halstrom Hinge™
has multiple unique advantages. These
include:
- Non-invasive
reversible treatment;
- The dental
provider may select from a number of independent dental labs for fabrication of the The
Silencer® Professional;
- A research
proven appliance that takes a respectful approach to the needs of the jaw joint and the
bite relationship;
- Vertical
and horizontal adjustability provides the clinician a with a complete adjustment range to
achieve the ideal setting for individual patients;
- A high
standard of quality and design including lateral mobility 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.
- For cases of heavy bruxism patient may be fit using the heavy
duty HH3000 Halstrom Hinge™.
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”.
