What is the Pillar Procedure?
The Pillar Procedure is a simple, effective, first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and socially disruptive snoring. Known by the medical term palatal restoration, the procedure only takes a single, brief visit to Dr. Caplash’s office. After first numbing the area with a local anesthetic, he embeds three tiny inserts in your soft palate using a specially designed delivery tool. The inserts cause a stiffening effect in the palate tissue to prevent vibration (snoring) and obstruction (OSA) of the airway during sleep.
