The Rise of Nylon Oral Appliances: Why manufacturers are increasingly turning to 3D-printed nylon polyamide 12 for oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea.

ORAL surgery; OPERATIVE dentistry; SLEEP apnea syndromes; BRUXISM; DENTAL arch

Manufacturers are increasingly using 3D-printed nylon polyamide 12 for oral appliance therapy for obstructive sleep apnea. The rise of nylon options is due to technological advances and market acceptance. Nylon oral appliances offer advantages such as strength, versatility, comfort, and accelerated production. However, there are also challenges with chairside adjustments, retention, and higher costs. Despite these drawbacks, many manufacturers believe that nylon is the future of oral appliances. [Extracted from the article]

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