EccoVision®: A valuable tool for evaluating airway issues

Who knew soundwaves could paint a picture? Keep reading to find out how and what this could mean for you.

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Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry 

Better Measurements for More Effective Sleep


  • Do you experience chronic fatigue?
  • Do you snore or breathe through your mouth while asleep?
  • Do you have difficulty sleeping throughout the night without waking up one or more times because you stop breathing?


If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are likely suffering from sleep apnea and should seek the help of a sleep dentist. Dr. Isaacs at Sleep Better Indy is pleased to provide advanced technology designed to provide greater accuracy and results when creating an oral appliance to treat sleep apnea. Known as the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry, this non-invasive, diagnostic imaging system captures necessary information to help Dr. Isaacs and his team create the most effective oral appliance for your individual needs. To learn more about this technological advancement, contact our office today!

What is the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry?

The Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry comprises a Rhinometer, designed to measure the nasal airway, and a Pharyngometer, which measures a patient’s oral airway. By sending sound waves into an individual’s airway, the machine can effectively measure the reflected sound waves, giving Dr. Isaacs and his team a better understanding of the actual size of the airway.


Approved by the FDA, these devices allow doctors to more accurately identify if and where a blockage exists within the airway. Once they can determine the severity of the collapse, they can construct a thorough and personalized treatment plan to address a patient’s sleeping and breathing problems.


The most common form of treatment for sleep apnea is an oral appliance. Using Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry, we can create a device that moves your lower jaw (mandible) forward and keeps it open. This prevents the soft tissues of your throat and neck from collapsing and creating a blockage in your airway.

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How Is It Used?

Thorough research studies indicate a clear connection between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and a narrow airway. Individuals who are unaware of their sleep apnea are more likely to experience high blood pressure, weight gain, frequent headaches, and even memory loss. Nearly 50-70 million Americans suffer from some form of sleep apnea.


To provide a definitive diagnosis and offer a tangible and reliable solution, the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry is used by sleep dentists to determine where a blockage may exist within the airway. With advanced technologies such as this device, Dr. Isaacs can effectively determine which oral appliance is best for improving snoring and sleep breathing problems.


The sound waves projected into the nasal and oral airways allow the machine to measure the airways' size and stability.


Once information from the imaging system is compiled, impressions of the oral structure will be taken and used with personalized data retrieved from the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry. Then, a biocompatible device will be constructed that allows the lower jaw to move in increments of 1mm or less, maintain its structural integrity for at least three years, and maintain its setting while in use.

What Are the Benefits of Using the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry?

Dr. Isaacs believes in using the best, most advanced technology available when treating patients who suffer from sleep, breathing problems, and snoring.


By investing in the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry, Dr. Isaacs is not only ensuring more accurate and precise treatment plans but also providing patients with an oral appliance that delivers life-changing results.


Additional benefits that can come from using the Eccovision® Rhino Pharyngometry include:



  • The diagnostic imaging system is easy for sleep dentists and non-invasive for patients.
  • The device produces accurate results that can assist in creating a suitable oral device for patients with snoring and sleep-breathing problems.
  • It is a cost-effective solution that can better provide patients with the correct form of oral appliance therapy.
  • It is approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
  • This device serves as an excellent way to identify the severity of an individual’s sleep apnea and offer those who are CPAP intolerant an alternative treatment solution.


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