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Snorelift is a procedure for treatment of snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. It was developed by Dr.Bülent Ugurlu (Hamburg Military Hospital, Department of ENT). It is a minimally invasive and non-cutting procedure. A special thread (Quill, Angiotech Co.) made of polypropylene is incorporated into the palate. Polypropylene has been used safely for decades as a permanent material in the human body. Palatal implants have already been used for years. With snorelift the palate can be lifted individually and a variable stiffness can be performed into the palate by the performing physician. Through these steps, the vibratory capacity of the palate is lowered. The palate causes the snoring sound in over 50% of cases.
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