Abstract: A dental implant has an implant body that releases drug(s) to the patient. In some embodiments, the dental implant body may be coated with drugs, such as anti-inflammatory drugs and/or anti-infective/antibiotic drugs. The drugs may be formulated in a time released or extended released formulation so as to deliver the drugs over an extended period of time. The drugs may be formulated to not only slowly deliver the drug substance, but to also provide a drug substance that may be delivered locally, with minimal systemic drug perfusion. The drug alluding implants of the present invention may help reduce or eliminated complications related to dental implant surgery.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treating snoring and sleep apnea may include an oral appliance based on an extensive, three-dimensional radiological and clinical examination. The oral appliance may position the patient's lower jaw to a position that may prevent or eliminate sleep apnea. Several parameters, often over 40 parameters, may be examined to determine the proper placement and orientation of the jaw, via the oral appliance. The oral appliance may have a soft insert on the inside for cushioning the patient's teeth while the outside of the oral appliance may be hard, so as to maintain airflow through the oral appliance. The oral appliance may be a “full coverage” piece, fitting over 70 percent, typically over 80 percent, of the patient's teeth.