How does the Pillar Procedure differ from other treatments for snoring?
The pillar procedure involves inserting plastic rigid struts under the skin of the soft palate to elevate the palate and create a less obstructed posterior pharynx. Other antisnoring treatments include CPAP, mandibular advancement devices and breathe-rite strips which are all non-invasive. The surgical procedure called uvulapalatopharyngyoplasty (UPPP) involves basically chopping out all the excess soft tissues in the posterior oropharynx (back of the mouth/top of the throat) in order to prevent obstruction. Pillars are obviously more invasive than CPAP and other non-invasive measures but less serious than the UPPP. Pillars can be done in -office as an outpatient.
Dr Brian Dorfman Discussing The Pillar Procedure To Stop Snoring In Phoenix
