The proper name for these devices is ‘mandibular advancement splint’ (MAS) or ‘mandibular advancement device’ (MAD). We will call them mouthguards for simplicity.
What are they?
There are many varieties of mouthguards available for treating snoring. They have the following features in common:
- they are fitted to the teeth
- they are used only during sleep
- they bring the jaw forward which opens up the airway behind the tongue
- they are helpful for tongue-base snoring, but not generally used for moderate or severe sleep apnoea
What do they look like?
The SomnoGuard AP (before and after moulding):
The SomnoGuard AP can be adjusted to vary the jaw position:
The classic SomnoGuard (before and after moulding):
