INSTRUCTION FOR THE
PROFESSIONAL TO PROVIDE THE PATIENT.
| Instructions for
cleaning and maintenance should be given to the patient: |
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• Clean daily by brushing
with any standard toothpaste or liquid soap.
• The OASYS Oral/Nasal/Airway System™ can be stored dry in its
case
• If you have a dog be careful to keep device in a closed
drawer so that the dog doesn’t destroy the device |
Side effects that might occur while wearing
dental devices for sleep apnea.
Side effects should be reviewed verbally and in writing with the
patient
| Side effects: |
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• Tooth movement or
changes in dental occlusion
• Gingival or dental soreness
• Pain or soreness to the temporomandibular joint
• Obstruction of oral breathing
• Excessive salivation |
In almost all cases, these
conditions are easily addressed and resolved, most never occur and
if they do, they do not last past the initial period of using the
device.
The doctor should review with
the patient the side effects and instruct the patient to contact
the doctor and discuss the situation or schedule a visit if there
are any concerns.
The patient should be seen
for follow up visit 7-10 day s following delivery of the device
and again after 30 days. The patient should be seen every 6-12 months
in order to check for and side effects (i.e. bite changes).
Prescription Device
Caution: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
| The device is contraindicated
for patients who: |
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• Have central sleep
apnea
• Have severe respiratory disorders
• Have loose teeth or advanced periodontal disease
• Are under 18 years of age |
Precautions
Dentists should consider the medical history of the patients, including
history of asthma, breathing, or respiratory disorders, or other
relevant health problems, and refer the patient to the appropriate
healthcare provider before prescribing the device.
Again congratulations for
choosing the most advanced dental device available for you patients.
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