Sleep Apnea Appliances: EMA and Dorsal | Dentlink
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Sleep apnea appliance

The jaw forward. A step at a time.

EMA or Dorsal, built on your own model to the bite you record. One master checks both trays before they ship.

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An EMA sleep appliance on a white ground: clear upper and lower trays joined by a lavender elastic strap A Dorsal sleep appliance on a white ground: clear upper and lower trays held by a fin on each side
  1. Upper trayBuilt on your model
  2. Elastic strapSwapped to step forward
  3. Lower traySet to the bite you record
  1. Upper trayBuilt on your model
  2. Dorsal finsHold the jaw forward
  3. Lower traySet to the bite you record
Two ways to hold the jaw forward: elastic straps, or a fin on each side.

EMA or Dorsal?

Two ways forward. Pick by the patient.

Both hold the lower jaw forward while your patient sleeps. They differ in how. Start from the patient in your chair.

Your patient

How it holds the jaw

Elastic straps between the trays

Fins on each side, one tray against the other

Moving it forward

Swap in the next strap

Advanced in small steps

Side to side

A slim, non-restrictive fit

Easy lateral movement

Made for

Everyday wear and travel

Strong, stable advancement

Best for

Mild to moderate sleep apnea and primary snoring

Moderate sleep apnea, with maximum retention

EMA: elastic straps, a slim fit, a new strap for each step.

After delivery

Forward in small steps. As far as you prescribe.

You titrate at follow-up, the way you work. Each appliance is built for it: a new strap for EMA, a small step for Dorsal.

Front to the left

The strap that holds the bite you record.

The fins set to the bite you record.

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Scans or impressions. Both work.

Scans of both arches, and the bite at the forward position you want to start from.

As little as 10 working days, shipping included.

In the box

Everything in the box. Both trays checked.

Per appliance, EMA or Dorsal, upper and lower.

  • Upper and lower trays, built on your own modelIncluded
  • Straps or fins, fitted to the traysIncluded
  • Set to the bite you recordIncluded
  • Edges trimmed and polished by handIncluded
  • A master of your ownIncluded
  • ShippingIncluded
  • Remake, if it ever comes back$0

Not sure which one fits? Ask your master on the case before it is built.

The night it goes home

The jaw forward. A step at a time.

Built on your own model, in as little as 10 working days, shipping included. No card, no contract.

Your first Rx0 of 3 set

Pick on the page above and it lands here, the way you would write it on the Rx.

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  1. Record the forward bite.

    Scan both arches and the bite at the forward position you want to start from. On the Rx, name the device.

  2. Send it from your scanner.

    The way you send any case, or as an STL. First time? Add Dentlink to your scanner.

  3. Deliver, then step it forward.

    It arrives built on your model and set to the bite. At follow-up, a new strap for EMA, a small step for Dorsal.

Questions

What dentists ask before the first appliance.

What is a Dentlink sleep apnea appliance?

A Dentlink sleep apnea appliance holds the lower jaw forward during sleep: EMA, with elastic straps between the trays, or Dorsal, with fins on each side. It is built on your own model to the bite you record, and one master checks both trays before it ships.

EMA or Dorsal?

EMA uses elastic straps to move the lower jaw slightly forward. Its modular design allows easy titration, and its slim, non-restrictive fit suits everyday wear and travel; best for mild to moderate sleep apnea and primary snoring. Dorsal has upper and lower trays connected by fins on each side that guide and hold the jaw forward. It is highly durable and customizable and allows easy lateral movement; best for moderate sleep apnea and patients who need strong, stable jaw advancement with maximum retention.

How is it moved forward after delivery?

EMA: swap in the next, shorter strap, and the lower jaw sits a little further forward. Dorsal: the appliance is advanced in small steps. How far, and how fast, is your call.

Can my patient move the jaw side to side?

Yes. EMA has a slim, non-restrictive fit, and Dorsal allows easy lateral movement.

What do you need from me?

Scans of both arches and the bite at the forward position you want to start from, or impressions and a bite registration. Name the device on the Rx.

How long does it take?

As little as 10 working days, with shipping included. If impressions have to travel, allow up to three weeks.

What if it does not fit?

It is remade at $0, no questions asked, and there is no need to return the previous appliance.

Do I need new software or a contract?

No. Add Dentlink once to your scanner and send the case the way you send any case. There is no contract.

Who makes my appliance?

One Dentlink master, from your scan to the last check. Our masters average 25+ years at the bench.

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