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If snoring is keeping you awake, it's time to take action. Whether
you are the one snoring or the one seeking refuge elsewhere, you
know that a night of snoring means a night of interrupted sleep.
For many, snoring is caused by the vibration of tissue in the back
of the mouth and the throat. During sleep, this tissue stretches
and droops, thus reducing the size of the airway and obstructing
breathing. Researchers with Restore Medical found they could diminishes
this obstruction by increasing the rigidity of the soft palate (roof
of the mouth). The procedure developed, called the Pillar Implant
Procedure, is now available in Arizona through North Valley ENT.
 Done
in the office, the Pillar Procedure involves implanting three small,
woven inserts into the soft palate. These implants stiffen and support
the soft palate and keep it from drooping during sleep. No drooping
means no vibration, and no vibration means drastically reduced snoring
or no snoring at all.
Reprinted with permission of Restore Medical, Inc. Copyright
2004 Restore Medical, Inc. All rights reserved.
The implants are approximately 3/4" long and are made of a
polyester-type material that has been used in implants for more
than 50 years. The implants are designed to be invisible and don't
interfere with speaking or swallowing.
The Pillar Procedure is:
- Less invasive and less painful than other surgical procedures
- Completed in a single, short office visit with local anesthetic
- FDA-cleared and clinically proven, with results comparable to
more aggressive surgical procedures
Most patients notice a significant improvement in their sleep in
four to six weeks.
Additional Resources:
»view
Pillar Procedure video
»view
Restore Medical’s website
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