CAN RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION BE USED ON THE PALATE FOR SNORING AND SLEEP APNEA?

While the bulk of data seems to support the safety and efficacy of the Pillar Implants for snoring and sleep apnea, the past few decades have also seen the rise of radiofrequency treatments for OSA and snoring. Many surgeons around the world have suggested the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) on the palate as a minimally-invasive treatment option. A recent review of 30 articles published between 1998 and 2008 found that while RFA treatments for snoring appeared relatively safe, there was insufficient evidence to support the claim that this treatment method is effective over the long-term86.