HOW THE TAP® WORKS
The Thornton Adjustable Positioner (TAP®) is a custom-made adjustable appliance that is worn while sleeping. The trays of the appliance snap over the upper and lower teeth and hook together. The design is based on the same principle as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The airway must be opened to allow air to pass through the throat. The TAP® holds the mandible in a forward position so that it does not shift or fall open during the night. This prevents the airway from collapsing. The further protrusive the mandible, the more the airway will open.
The TAP® is the only mandibular advancement device that can be adjusted easily while in the mouth. This feature allows patients to be in control of their treatment. The unique design also allows patients to fine-tune their treatment position at home to achieve maximum results.
Most patients experience relief the very first night they wear their TAP®. Nine in ten patients wear the device all night, every night - making the TAP® a highly effective solution for both snoring and sleep apnea.
Features
- Patient-friendly
- Easy to fit
- Precise control of advancement
- Freedom for lateral movement
- Allows lips to close
- Superior results
- Infinitely adjustable
- Interchangeable hooks
- More tongue space
The TAP® can help prevent conditions linked to sleep apnea:
- Chronic daytime sleepiness
- High blood pressure
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Heartburn, reflux
- Morning headaches
- Depression
