The SomnoMed MAS is a Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS) that treats snoring and sleep apnea by moving the lower jaw forward slightly. This forward movement tightens the soft tissue and muscles of the upper airway, which prevents obstruction of the airway while you sleep. The tightening created by the device also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them – the most common cause of loud snoring.
This appliance is a custom-made device, consisting of upper and lower dental plates with a unique patented fin-coupling component, which allows normal mouth opening and closing. The device is adjustable which improves the efficacy and comfort level of treatment, as the jaw is moved only as far as is required to alleviate the condition. The SomnoMed MAS design has a number of key features that are significant improvements on existing MAS oral appliances. These improvements make the device both comfortable and effective.
The SomnoMed appliance is a highly effective solution for the majority of patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea who prefer an oral appliance to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, who do not respond to, are not appropriate candidates for, or fail CPAP treatment attempts.
The adjusting mechanism on this oral appliance moves the lower jaw forward slightly which tightens the soft tissues and muscles of the upper airway, preventing obstruction during sleep. The tightening also prevents tissues of the upper airway from vibrating as air passes over them.
The SomnoMed MAS is only available through dentists qualified to treat snoring and sleep apnea and requires a prescription from your physician before treatment is begun if using this device as a sleep apnea mouthpiece. Although this oral appliance has a high compliance and success rate, treatment can cost several thousand dollars.
If you have not worn an anti snoring device designed to treat snoring and sleep apnea, you can determine if oral appliance therapy is appropriate treatment before investing a large sum of money. To find out how to order a snoring mouthpiece that is effective for both loud snoring and sleep apnea, but at a fraction of the cost, click here.
