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What type of bite registration is needed?
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A protrusive bite made with wax, Jet Blue, or any standard bite material.
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How far is the mandible advanced with the MPA?
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2-3 mm.
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How far is the bite opened with the MPA?
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4-5 mm.
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What are the indications for prescribing an MPA?
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The MPA is indicated for people who are light to moderate snorers.
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What are the contra-indications for an MPA?
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The MPA is contra-indicated for patients with sleep apnea. It is advisable to confer with a sleep specialist before prescribing a sleep appliance to anyone with a medical condition.
It is also difficult (and sometimes impossible) to make an MPA for people with hyper-extended incisal edges on the central maxillary incisors.
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Will TMJ problems result from having the mouth open?
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There is always a chance that a patient may experience initial muscle/joint soreness or dry throat. These symptoms normally subside within a few days of regular use. In extreme cases, teeth may shift slightly.
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