Intraoral SuctionUse of Intraoral Suction and Its Effects on Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18-80

Patients newly diagnosed with OSA (a diagnosis of OSA ≤6 months) who may or may not have started using their PAP yet

Patients diagnosed > 6 months but within the past 5 years who are not compliant with positive airway pressure treatment. Non compliance is defined as use of device for an average of <4 hours/night OR < 5 nights/week

An AHI, REI or RDI or any synonymous term for AHI in the moderate to severe range (15-60)

A body mass index (BMI) less than <=40 (BMI within 1 year of enrollment date)

Adequate dentition to support a dental retainer

Exclusion Criteria:

Evidence of central sleep apnea or concomitant sleep disorder other than OSA

Currently using MAD or other form of mouth prosthesis to treat OSA

Prior surgical treatment for OSA

History of anatomic nasal obstruction

Use of medications that may affect sleep (hypnotic medications for the treatment of insomnia)

Use of pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)

Immunocompromised (i.e., susceptible to infection)

Open soars/wounds in patient's mouth

Active alcohol abuse or IV drug use