MATRx

What is MATRx?

MATRx is a remote-controlled, oral appliance titration study performed in the sleep lab that produces results enabling physicians to confidently prescribe oral appliance therapy that will be efficacious. A MATRx test confirms whether an OSA patient will be successfully treated with an oral appliance. And, it accurately identifies the target protrusive position that will provide effective oral appliance therapy. MATRx is widely compatible with all types of PSG systems and has been installed in sleep labs across the US and Canada.

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How MATRx Works

1

The MATRx Tray Fitting

The sleep physician refers the patient to a sleep dentist
The patient’s temporary MATRx titration trays are fit
The patient’s mandibular range of motion is provided to the sleep lab

2

The MATRx Titration Study

The sleep technologist conducts the MATRx study
The patient’s MATRx titration trays are remotely controlled from the control room
The mandible is protruded to eliminate apneas and hypopneas

3

Physician Interprets the MATRx Study

The sleep physician determines if the patient is a responder or a non-responder to mandibular advancement
OAT is prescribed for those patients who are responders, including the patient’s target protrusive position

4

Sleep Dentist & The Oral Appliance

The patient returns to the sleep dentist to have their therapeutic oral appliance fabricated and fit
The sleep dentist ensures the custom oral appliance is set to a mandibular position that will result in successful therapy
Follow-up appointments are scheduled to ensure compliance with therapy