TAP^®

Thornton Adjustable Positioner, the only oral appliance proven effective for the treatment of severe obstructive sleep apnea.

TAP is FDA approved for severe obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Sleep Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing during sleep. Typically indicated by snoring, often times sufferers will awake gasping for breath. Apnea-related disturbances occur repeatedly, resulting in a restless sleep and daytime drowsiness. The disease can cause serious health issues including increased blood pressure and the restriction of oxygen to the brain and blood stream.

How it Works

TAP is made of two custom inter-occlusal parts that fit over the mandible and the maxilla. The upper portion of the device hooks into the lower portion, enabling the mandible to be pulled forward. Using a dial mechanism, the appliance is titratable allowing adjustment to determine the degree to which the jaw is held forward. By holding the mandible forward, the TAP maintains a clear airway to reduce snoring and improve breathing.

Benefits of TAP

• Alleviate Sleep Apnea: Research shows it is the most successful obstructive sleep apnea treatment available.
• Reduce Snoring: More than 96% of patients using the appliance have stopped snoring.*
• Improve patient’s sleep: Getting a good night’s sleep is critical to the overall health of your patient.

*Chest. 1999; Vol. 116, pages 1501-1503 "Treatment of Sleep Apnea" by Peretz Lavie, PhD