Dental Sleep Appliances & How Austin Dentist Dr. Patel can help with Snoring and Sleep Apnea

The American Sleep Disorders Association adopted a resolution, which accepted dental appliance therapy for the treatment for snoring and for mild to even severe cases of sleep apnea, in cases in which the snorer rejects or can’t comply with the CPAP.

Studies have shown that advancing the mandible (lower jaw) with dental seep appliances may provide relief from snoring by physically pulling the tongue forward and out of the airway. As simple as this would appear, there are a number of significantly relevant ideas that enter into this picture. An appliance needs to be fabricated that will be worn every night that will not compromise the TMJ, the teeth or the soft tissue. It will be easy to keep bacteria-free and will not disturb your sleep partner, all while remaining comfortable for the wearer.


The appliance that we use which meets all of the criteria that has been mentioned for an ideal appliance is called SomnoDent ® MAS.


SomnoDent ® MAS Features and Benefits of the SomnoDent ® MAS include:

• Permits normal mouth opening and closing
• Allows speech and drinking
• Unrestricted tongue space
• Full lip-seal
• Easily adjustable
• Safe and effective
• Clinically validated
• Custom-Fit
  

What is the SomnoDent ® MAS

The SomnoDent ® MAS is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) that treats mild, moderate and severe OSA by moving the lower jaw slightly forward. This movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, which prevents obstruction while you sleep. The SomnoDent ® MAS also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them, which is the major cause of snoring.

The SomnoDent ® MAS is comfortable and easy to wear. The appliance uses the least amount of material possible, reducing bulkiness in the mouth. It is made up of two separately constructed pieces, which allows you to speak, yawn and drink. The design does not limit tongue space which results in a high comfort level with the SomnoDent ® MAS.
Effectiveness

The SomnoDent ® MAS is a highly effective solution, for the majority of patients suffering from OSA. Its exceptional levels of patient acceptance and compliance as well as treatment efficiency are backed by numerous counts of clinical research, which can be found at somnomed.com.


Customization and Durability

The SomnoDent ® MAS is a custom-made appliance with a number of key features that are significant improvements from other oral appliances. Consisting of upper and lower dental plates with a unique patented fin-coupling component, the SomnoDent ® MAS permits normal mouth opening and closing. The appliance also provides adjustable level of lower jaw advancement. This improves the comfort and effectiveness of treatment, as the jaw is moved only as far as is required to treat the condition.

The SomnoDent ® MAS is made from premium materials to ensure durability. Each appliance is manufactured in a FDA registered facility under quality systems designed to meet FDA requirements. Your SomnoDent ® MAS will pass a quality check to guarantee that you are receiving a custom appliance made to your Doctor’s specification. The SomnoDent ® MAS comes with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. However, proper care and maintenance of your appliance should result in a long life of comfortable and effective use.