17
Participants
Start Date
March 1, 2017
Primary Completion Date
March 1, 2019
Study Completion Date
March 1, 2019
biomimetic oral appliance therapy (BOAT)
BOAT appliance is designed to correct maxillo-mandibular underdevelopment in both children and adults (Singh and Lipka, 2009). However, adults will only use for this study. Typically, a BOAT appliance consists of 6 patented, anterior 3-D Axial Springs™, a midline actuator (such as omega loops or screws), posterior occlusal rests, and a round labial bow (Figure 1). Patients will be trained on activation of the screw
Standard hospital treatment
Use of CPAP and similar methods
King abdullah University Hospital (KAUH), Irbid
Jordan University of Science and Technology
OTHER