Pillar Procedure
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The Pillar Procedure. Your first step for sleeping and feeling better
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Now there's a simple, safe, minimally invasive treatment for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA). Unlike other painful and invasive surgical procedures, the Pillar Procedure is a
simple treatment that your doctor can perform in a single short office visit or in combination with other
procedures. More than 30,000 people worldwide have been treated with the Pillar Procedure.
During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny polyester implants are placed into the soft palate. Over time, the
implants, together with the body's natural fibrotic response, add structural support to and stiffen the soft
palate. This structural support and stiffening reduce the tissue vibration that can cause snoring and the
palatal tissue collapse that can obstruct the upper airway and cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Clinical studies of the Pillar Procedure have shown that:
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Now there's a simple, safe, minimally invasive treatment for snoring and mild to moderate obstructive
sleep apnea (OSA). Unlike other painful and invasive surgical procedures, the Pillar Procedure is a
simple treatment that your doctor can perform in a single short office visit or in combination with other
procedures. More than 30,000 people worldwide have been treated with the Pillar Procedure.
During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny polyester implants are placed into the soft palate. Over time, the
implants, together with the body's natural fibrotic response, add structural support to and stiffen the soft
palate. This structural support and stiffening reduce the tissue vibration that can cause snoring and the
palatal tissue collapse that can obstruct the upper airway and cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Clinical studies of the Pillar Procedure have shown that:
- Patients experienced a significant decrease in snoring intensity.
- Bed partner satisfaction with the reduction in snoring after the Pillar Procedure has been
documented at 80% or higher. - Approximately 80% of patients demonstrated a reduction in their AHI, and results were sustained
at one year after the Pillar Procedure. - Patients experienced less daytime sleepiness and significant improvements in lifestyle after the
Pillar Procedure.
How the Pillar Procedure works
The Pillar Procedure targets the most common cause of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—
the soft palate. During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny woven implants are placed in the soft palate. Over
time the implants, together with the body's natural fibrotic response, add structural support to and stiffen
the soft palate. This structural support and stiffening reduce the tissue vibration that can cause snoring
and the palatal tissue collapse that can obstruct the upper airway and cause obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA).
Pillar implants are made of a material that has been used in implantable medical devices for more than
50 years. Patients cannot see or feel the Pillar implants, nor do they interfere with swallowing or speech.
Many patients resume normal diet and activities the same day of the procedure.
The Pillar Procedure targets the most common cause of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—
the soft palate. During the Pillar Procedure, three tiny woven implants are placed in the soft palate. Over
time the implants, together with the body's natural fibrotic response, add structural support to and stiffen
the soft palate. This structural support and stiffening reduce the tissue vibration that can cause snoring
and the palatal tissue collapse that can obstruct the upper airway and cause obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA).
Pillar implants are made of a material that has been used in implantable medical devices for more than
50 years. Patients cannot see or feel the Pillar implants, nor do they interfere with swallowing or speech.
Many patients resume normal diet and activities the same day of the procedure.
obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The soft palate is either the sole factor or a contributing factor in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) for a majority of people. If your soft palate is contributing to your snoring and/or obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA), the Pillar Procedure may be an excellent treatment for you.
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be caused by the vibration, obstruction or collapse of
upper airway tissue, including the soft palate, nasal airway, tonsils, adenoids, tongue or pharyngeal
walls (throat).
Your doctor will examine your upper airway to determine if your palate is causing or contributing to your
snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and if you are a good candidate for the Pillar Procedure. More
than 30,000 people worldwide have been treated with the Pillar Procedure.
The soft palate is either the sole factor or a contributing factor in snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA) for a majority of people. If your soft palate is contributing to your snoring and/or obstructive sleep
apnea (OSA), the Pillar Procedure may be an excellent treatment for you.
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can be caused by the vibration, obstruction or collapse of
upper airway tissue, including the soft palate, nasal airway, tonsils, adenoids, tongue or pharyngeal
walls (throat).
Your doctor will examine your upper airway to determine if your palate is causing or contributing to your
snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and if you are a good candidate for the Pillar Procedure. More
than 30,000 people worldwide have been treated with the Pillar Procedure.
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