Tonawanda, NY–Great Lakes Dental Technologies, a global leader in orthodontic and sleep airway solutions,has announced an exclusive lab partnership with TAP Sleep Care (Airway Management) to launch the groundbreaking Nylon flexTAP, the world’s first FDA-cleared, single-point midline digitally printed nylon oral appliance for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
This strategic collaboration brings together Great Lakes’ decades of expertise in custom dental appliancefabrication and TAP Sleep Care’s innovative TAP platform—backed by over 50 independent peer-reviewedstudies—to deliver an unprecedented level of comfort, precision, and patient-centered care in sleep medicine.
The Nylon flexTAP features premium white medical-grade nylon trays that are 3D printed for an ultra-light, ultra-thin, and highly precise custom fit. It is completely metal-free and incorporates patented Vertex Technology, enablingsmooth, simultaneous vertical and horizontal jaw movement with easy at-home adjustability via a single midline point. Patients also receive the Mouth Shield as a standard accessory to promote nasal breathing,reduce dry mouth, and enhance overall treatment efficacy.
Key benefits of the Nylon flexTAP include:
- Superior comfort with the lightest and thinnest profile in the TAP family
- Maximum tongue space due to external hardware design
- Precise digital fit for improved compliance and outcomes
- 4-year warranty
- Full Medicare coverage under HCPCS code E0486 and broad private insurance reimbursement
WATCH: How does Nylon flexTAP work?
“We are very happy to partner exclusively with TAP Sleep Care to introduce Nylon flexTAP to our network of dental and medical professionals,” Bill Gertner, vice president of sales and marketing at Great Lakes DentalTechnologies, said in a press release. “This innovative appliance represents the next evolution in mandibular advancement devices, combining advanced digital manufacturing with proven TAP efficacy. Dentists andpatients alike will benefit from enhanced comfort, streamlined workflows, and better restorative sleep outcomes.”
Dr. Keith Thornton, founder of the TAP Sleep Care System, added: “Great Lakes has long been a trustedfabrication partner for TAP appliances. Their commitment to quality and innovation makes them an ideal partner to add Nylon flexTAP to their portfolio, helping more patients achieve effective, comfortable treatmentwithout CPAP.”
The Nylon flexTAP is now available through Great Lakes Dental Technologies or Airway Labs for sleepclinicians and their patients.
For more information, visit GLDT.com or tapintosleep.com.