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BTI APNIA® System
BTI APNIA® is the only comprehensive system on the market that enables both the diagnosis of sleep apnoea and snoring and their subsequent treatment by means of a customised intraoral device.
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Reports including hypoxic burden
Based on the duration and severity of nocturnal blood oxygen desaturation, the hypoxic burden parameter enables direct assessment of the actual cardiovascular impact that the patient is experiencing as a result of apnoeas.
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What is sleep apnoea?
Sleep apnoea is a common breathing disorder in which the airway repeatedly collapses completely and/or partially during sleep. These pauses in breathing may last from 10 seconds to 2 minutes and may occur more than 30 times per hour. Sleep apnoea not only interferes with sleep quality, but can also have serious long-term health consequences.
There are two main types of sleep apnoea: obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and central sleep apnoea (CSA). In OSA, which is the most common type, the airway muscles relax excessively and block airflow, whereas central sleep apnoea occurs when the brain does not send the appropriate signals to the muscles that control breathing.
Why is it important to treat sleep apnoea?
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Cardiovascular problems
Hypertension, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
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Type 2 diabetes
Sleep apnoea can contribute to the development of insulin resistance.
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Cognitive and mental health problems
Depression, anxiety, memory problems and difficulty concentrating.
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What does diagnosis and treatment involve?
Once it has been confirmed that there are data suggestive of sleep apnoea, a precise diagnosis must be made. For this purpose, BTI APNIA® enables a sleep study to be performed using a small, easy-to-use device that the patient takes home and activates independently during the night.
This device detects 7 different information channels while the patient is asleep: respiratory airflow, ventilatory effort, oximetry, heart rate, snoring, body position and pulse plethysmography. The device is easy and comfortable for the patient to fit at home, by placing a nasal cannula and a pulse oximeter on the index finger.
Once the recording has been performed and the data collected in the BTI APNIA® sleep study have been analysed, the patient is classified according to the severity of the apnoeas present.
For the treatment of patients who snore or who have a mild or moderate number of apnoeas, a mandibular advancement splint is usually used, such as the APNIA Intraoral Device (DIA), which the patient wears during sleep and which significantly reduces sleep apnoeas as well as chronic snoring. Severe and very severe cases are usually treated with the CPAP machine.
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APNIA Intraoral Device (DIA)
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Frequently asked questions
Which specialists can use the BTI APNIA® system for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)?
The BTI APNIA® system is designed for a multidisciplinary approach in which dentists, pulmonologists, sleep unit physicians, ear, nose and throat specialists (ENT), maxillofacial surgeons, and primary care and occupational health physicians work in a coordinated manner.
What distinguishes the BTI APNIA® system from other systems on the market?
It is the only comprehensive system on the market that covers the full clinical pathway of the disorder: it includes the electronic device for diagnosis in the patient’s home, the data analysis software, and subsequent treatment by means of a mandibular advancement intraoral device.
What advantages does home respiratory polygraphy such as BTI APNIA® offer compared with hospital polysomnography (PSG) studies?
It allows the patient to perform the test in the comfort of their own bed, avoiding the stress of spending the night in hospital. By maintaining their usual sleep habits, the data obtained provide a much more realistic reflection of an ordinary night in the patient’s life.
Once I have purchased the BTI APNIA® system, will I receive support from BTI in my clinic?
Yes. Once the system has been acquired, the specialised clinical adviser will support and guide you throughout the entire implementation process. This professional will help you integrate the working protocol into your daily practice, resolve questions during your first real cases, and ensure that your entire team becomes fully proficient in the use of the software and devices.
Why is sleep apnoea treated in a dental clinic?
There is a direct relationship between tooth wear (bruxism) and apnoea. As this is a problem involving the position of the mandible and the mouth, the dentist has the appropriate training to diagnose the condition and accurately fit customised splints.
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