Introducing: Morf Nasal Mask
The Morf nasal mask has a unique ThermAcryl® seal that is heated and formed perfectly to the contours of each user’s face. Once formed to the face, the firm seal reduces pressure sores, mask movement and prevents silicone allergies. The durable seal extends the life of the mask reducing the need for frequent seal replacement. […]
flexTAP® is PDAC-approved for Medicare (E0486)
Airway Management is the only manufacturer to have all of its custom oral appliances accepted by Medicare. DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2023 — Airway Management (AMI), manufacturer of the most globally researched custom oral appliances, is excited to announce its flexTAP custom oral appliance can be billed for Medicare beneficiaries using the E0486 HCPCS code. This code enables […]
Prevent Bite Change with the New AM Aligner
“You’re responsible for your occlusion. I’m responsible for your airway at night.” One of the biggest side effects or complaints of oral appliance therapy is morning malocclusion, or temporary morning bite change. The AM Aligner® morning repositioner is included with every TAP appliance that goes out the door. Key Features of the New AM Aligner […]
Less Protrusion, More Tongue Space: flexTAP Vertex Technology Explained
The key to flexTAP is its new patented Vertex Technology. Vertex Technology is the design of the post angulation in the flexTAP hardware. The post is angled at a 45-degree angle, allowing the patient to advance their lower jaw both vertically and horizontally at the same time. The Science Behind Vertex Technology Anatomically, our condylar […]
WATCH: New flexTAP Webinar Recording
Looking to learn more about flexTAP from the innovators themselves? Look no further than this recorded webinar. The webinar is hosted by Charles Collins, CEO of Airway Management and Dr. Keith Thornton, inventor of the Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP™), and monitored by Kelly McDuff, Marketing Manager at Airway Management. Learning objectives for the webinar […]
Introducing flexTAP: The Easiest custom TAP Yet
New custom technology utilized in flexTAP leads to more efficient delivery times by clinicians and improved treatment results DALLAS [Oct. 24, 2022] – Airway Management, manufacturer of the most globally researched custom oral appliances, today announced the launch of flexTAP, a premium lab-made oral appliance designed to treat patients with snoring and mild to moderate […]
Oral Appliance as Intervention for Alzheimer’s
Do you snore? Does your partner complain every morning because of it? That loud noise you make during your sleep means your airway is partially obstructed. Snoring is one of the most common symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to serious health issues, such as Alzheimer’s, if not treated. Fortunately, new research* shows […]
AM Aligner: Your Go-to Morning Tool
One of the most common known side effects of oral appliance therapy is morning malocclusion, or temporary morning bite change. Dr. Keith Thornton developed the first repositioners for oral appliances for sleep apnea in 1994. At that time, he observed some orthodontic and orthopedic movement of the teeth and jaws. Dr. Thornton reported on this in a paper published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1996. The initial repositioners were bite tabs made from football mouthguard material. Since then, Airway Management, Inc., has developed numerous ones including the present AM Aligner™.
Correcting Temporary Morning Bite Change
One of the most common known side effects of oral appliance therapy is morning malocclusion, or temporary morning bite change. Dr. Keith Thornton developed the first repositioners for oral appliances for sleep apnea in 1994. At that time, he observed some orthodontic and orthopedic movement of the teeth and jaws. Dr. Thornton reported on this in a paper published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1996. The initial repositioners were bite tabs made from football mouthguard material. Since then, Airway Management, Inc., has developed numerous ones including the present AM Aligner™.
