Remote-controlled mandibular positioning device and method of using the device

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PATENT NO 5826579
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08736900

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A remote-controlled mandibular positioner for conveniently and precisely positioning the mandible during a sleep center or in-hospital study of patients who are candidates for mandibular positioner therapy. The remote-controlled mandibular positioner is used during sleep to perform a therapeutic titration study during full polysomnographic monitoring to determine the mandible position effective in treating obstructive sleep apnea. During the titration study, the mandible is advanced by a technician using the remote-controlled mandibular positioner until all apneas and hypopneas are eliminated. The titration study determines whether a mandibular positioner will be effective in treating a particular patient, and if so, the degree of mandibular ventral displacement required for effective treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

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UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INCALBERT CANADA ALBERTA

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Hajduk, Eric A Calgary, CA 6 474
Lowe, Alan A Vancouver, CA 2 205
Platt, Ronald S Calgary, CA 7 481
Remmers, John E Calgary, CA 13 1543

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