Product Spotlight: OASYS Hinge Appliance™

Doctors now have a new treatment option for their patients who suffer from snoring or mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The OASYS Hinge Appliance™ is a mandibular advancement device designed for maximum comfort. It utilizes micro-adjustable, telescope-style hinges that position the jaw forward during sleep, which opens the airway to allow proper airflow. Considering that about half of adults in the U.S. report that they snore, 1 and approximately 80% of OSA cases are undiagnosed, 2 dentists have an incredible opportunity to help patients who may not be aware of dental treatments for their snoring or sleep apnea.

OASYS Hinge Appliance™

OSA is a serious condition that can lead to critical medical consequences. By screening patients regularly and making appropriate medical referrals, dentists have the power to positively transform lives.

“The OASYS Hinge Appliance is instrumental for all dentists who treat sleep-disordered breathing,” said Dr. Taylor Manalili, clinical researcher and prosthodontist at Glidewell. “Because of the telescope-style hinge design and a custom fit that allows natural movement, patients find it to be a very comfortable solution for OSA.”

Dentists can additionally expand their reach to Medicare recipients. Because the OASYS Hinge Appliance is eligible for Medicare reimbursement under code E0486, these patients may be more receptive to a treatment plan, knowing that the appliance may be covered.

The OASYS Hinge Appliance helps mitigate serious health risks associated with OSA, including heart attack, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke and diabetes, and helps patients get a better night’s sleep so they can feel more energy the next day. Visit glidewelldental.com/oasys or call 800-757-4428 to learn more or get help with starting your first case.

NEWPORT SURGICAL™ IMPLANT AND BONE GRAFTING INSTRUMENT KIT

NEWPORT SURGICAL™ IMPLANT AND BONE GRAFTING INSTRUMENT KIT

List price: $650

Developed in collaboration with top surgical professionals and implant educators, the Newport Surgical™ Implant and Bone Grafting Instrument Kit (Glidewell Direct; Irvine, Calif.) includes the essential instruments needed to complete bone grafting procedures typically performed in the general practice.

Instead of being overwhelmed with kits that contain an excessive number of instruments or having to purchase several different kits to obtain all of the necessary instrumentation, dentists can now turn to one simple solution. Featuring top-quality German stainless steel, the Newport Surgical instrument kit includes the following:

1. Large Sterilization Tray

2. Bone Carrier and Spoon

3. 2/4 Molt Curette

4. Sinus Curette

5. Serrated Curette

6. Adson Forceps with Serrated Tips

7. Crile Needle Holder

8. Goldman-Fox One-Blade Serrated Scissors

9. Scalpel Handle No. 3 Round

10. Seldin Retractor

11. Oringer Mouth Retractor

12. Bone Dish

The kit provides premium instruments for the dentist’s armamentarium at an exceptional value and with a five-year warranty. In addition, the kit complements the Newport Surgical line of FDA-cleared and naturally sourced regenerative materials, which is available for the most common bone grafting procedures. The versatile collection of high-quality materials includes resorbable collagen membranes, resorbable collagen plugs, bone graft putty, and a mineralized cortico/cancellous allograft blend. Now, Newport Surgical is meeting the needs of general dentists who want the same convenience for the associated instrumentation. Visit glidewelldirect.com or call 800-757-4428 to place an order.

RELI® SUTURES

List price: $44.95 (12-pack)

List price: $32.95 (12-pack)

RELI® sutures are available in polyglycolic acid (REDISORB® PRO) and chromic gut (REDIGUT® CHROMIC PRO) with a 3/8 reverse cutting needle. The easy-retrieval RELI packaging allows for quick and simple access, so that surgeons can rely on a dependable suture, without knots or tangles. Go to glidewelldirect.com or call 800-757-4428 to place an order and learn more about RELI sutures.

GLASSVAN® SURGICAL BLADES

List price: $19.95 (100-pack)

GLASSVAN® Surgical Blades feature newly refined cutting edges that improve the sharpness of the incision and reduce drag. Available in size #15, they are produced from high-quality Swiss carbon steel, which holds its edge longer than stainless steel. The automated grinding and polishing process during manufacturing results in consistently sharp edges. To ensure that tearing does not occur during delivery or storage, the blades are set in two vapor corrosion inhibitor (VCI) strips to avoid piercing of the foil packaging. Experience a sharper, more precise incision with GLASSVAN Surgical Blades. To place an order or learn more about how GLASSVAN Surgical Blades can improve dental procedures, visit glidewelldirect.com or call 800-757-4428.

REFERENCES

1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unhealthy sleep-related behaviors—12 States, 2009. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011 Mar 4;60(8):233-8.

2. Sleep apnea information for clinicians [internet]. Washington, D.C.: American Sleep Apnea Association; c2019 [cited 2019 Nov 21]. Available from: https://www.sleepapnea.org/learn/sleepapnea-information-clinicians.

OASYS Hinge Appliance is a trademark of Dream Systems LLC. RELI, REDISORB, REDIGUT and GLASSVAN are registered trademarks of Myco Medical Supplies, Inc.