Welcome to Airway Metrics
Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are becoming present-day 'buzz-words'. Historically SNORING has been a "social" problem with the bed partner the victim and the snorer the object of many jokes. Today snoring is known to be a possible sign of a serious Medical problem, OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA (OSA). Snoring occurs when the soft tissues in your throat and upper airway constrict and vibrate. The sound created is termed snoring. When the soft tissues completely close or obstruct the airway and prevent air from reaching your lungs, it is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA may compromise your competitive edge, interpersonal relationships, safety, health and QUALITY OF LIFE. Airway Metrics is here to help!
What is Airway Metrics?
Airway Metrics is a system for pre-treatment targeting and predicting optimum airway position. 15 simulators enable airway assessment and bite registration in more than 45 A-P and V positions. Easily interfaces with pharyngometers and incorporates with leading devices for setting vertical titration.
How does it work?
The Airway Metrics systems comprises 4 parts. In your kit you will find a Snore Screener, a set of Mandibular Positioning Simulators, a set of Vertical Titration Keys, and a collection of Bite Forks and Handles.
Have the patient perform a snoring sound. Using the Snore Screener, have the patient continue to make snoring sounds at the 4mm, 8mm, and 12mm positions. The Snore Screener is a tool for identifying the Simulator size utilized in the next step.
Once a range has been established with the Snore Screener, the mandibular position can be "fine-tuned" with the simulators. Have the patient bite the simulators until a position that is both comfortable and snore-reducing is found. Once the correct simulator has been identified a mold can be made.
Assemble the chosen simulator, bite fork and handle. Cover the fork with bite paste and insert into the patient's mouth being sure the entire bite is captured in paste. Send mold to whoever manufactures mouthpiece. If the patient is not completely satisfied with the fit of their appliance or the correction to their Apenea, the Vertical Titration Keys may be used for further fine tuning.
About this website
On this website you will find information about the Airway Metrics System, it's history, information about ordering it and instructions for it's use. The System Components page discusses the various components of the system in detail. The Clinical Applications page contains movies and information regarding how to use the various components.
