The EMA appliance is a simple, patient-friendly oral appliance created for non-invasive treatment of snoring and OSA. The primary treatment mechanism of opening the bite and gently moving the mandible forward is achieved with the use of interchangeable elastic straps that offer varying degrees of mandibular movement. The flexibility of these elastic straps provides unsurpassed lateral movement and overall TMJ comfort. The 2mm thick pressure-formed bases offer orthodontic retention (resulting in no tooth movement) and maximum anterior tongue space because there are no projections in the palate.
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Advantages / Benefits
- Does not cover the palate
- No clasps required for retention
- Extremely comfortable to wear
Articles
The Difference Between Success and Failure, Case Report by Donald E. Frantz, DDS, inventor of the EMA Snore Appliance
An Oral Elastic Mandibular Advancement Device for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, abstract from American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine