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SLEEP APNEA AND SNORING APPLIANCE

Sleep Apnea is a condition caused from the lack of oxygen during sleep time. It is also caused by the lack of adequate space in the post pharyngeal area. Here at Dr. Queen's office we offer a treatment using Orthodontic Appliances to adjust the post pharyngeal area so there is enough adequate space to allow oxygen to pass freely through this area.

 

TREATMENT COST

(A) Consultation                                                $60.00

(B) Diagnostic Records                                    $250.00

1) Includes: Orthopan x-ray, Cephalogram x-ray, Digitized Photos, 3 Facial and 5 Intra-oral Photos, Study Models and a Cephalometric Tracing.

 

2) Case Analysis:

        a) To establish  a base line with regards to the airway.

        b) To be able to find corrected positioning in the future.

        c) To document progress and to assess any future treatment.

(C) Appliance                                                        $1000.00 - $1200.00

( Paid as: $750.00 on placement of the appliance and $750.00 at 30 days, Paid by post dated cheque.)

1) Includes: Placement of the appliance , Explanation of the appliance use and instruction on how to activate the appliance to attain maximum benefit from it.

2) One additional adjustment may be necessary at no cost to the patient.

(D) All other OFFICE VISITS for appliance adjustments    $30.00

 

* Please note: The above mentioned fees are not covered by the Medical Services Plan of BC or Canadian Dental Plans.

 

TMJ (TEMPOROMANDIBULAR) JOINT DYSFUNCTION

TMJ Dysfunction is a condition where the relationship between the upper and lower jaw has been altered. When this relationship is altered, the muscles of mastication (chewing muscles) go into spasm. The resulting stresses may radiate throughout the head, neck, and even involve the back. The pain may be constant or intermittent, lasting minutes, hours, days, or even years. Many patients describe the pain as a migraine headache. Eventually, a patient may demonstrate clicking, grating, snapping, or popping sounds in the joint.

TREATMENT
bulletCoronoplasty or occlusal equilibration (reshaping teeth to remove interference that cause abnormal jaw displacement).
bulletA splint appliance may be recommended in instances where there is overclosure.
bulletMyofunctional Therapy (muscle exercises that balance forces on teeth to prevent further movement) may be recommended.
bulletPhysiotherapy may be advised to aid in the coordination of the muscles of the jaw with other muscles of the head and neck.
bulletArthrograms (an x-ray of the joint that aids in the diagnosis in more severe disc displacements in the temporomandibular joint) may be necessary if correct function cannot be restored to the temporomandibular joint by conservative means.
bulletSurgery may be recommended when irreversible damage has occurred to the joint.

COST

Consultation                                                                    $60.00

Pre-treatment TMJ Records                                        $325.00

2ND Consultation  (Pick Up Splint)                              $500.00

Office visits ( and adjustments)                                    $30.00

After the best possible maxillo-mandibular position has been determined, the alternatives with regards to maintaining the position will be assessed. The alternatives are continued splint wear, crown and bridge, full or partial denture treatment or orthodontics.

 

 

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