Is the SomnoDent® MAS the right treatment option for me?
If you suffer mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or snore, the SomnoDent® MAS should benefit you. It will almost certainly put an end to your snoring and will most likely eliminate or significantly reduce your OSA. For your bed partner this means peace and quiet again and a better night’s sleep. For you, it will mean better quality sleep. As a result, you will be less likely to suffer from headaches and daytime sleepiness and your ability to concentrate will improve.
If you have tried CPAP and found it uncomfortable, wake up to a brilliant alternative treatment for mild to moderate OSA. The difference in comfort and tolerance will astound you.
A study conducted by Dr Edmund Rose at the University of Freilberg 2004 proposed that the ideal patient for MAS therapy is one with a AHI < 25 and BMI < 30 with good dentition 1. Therefore, when identifying how effective the SomnoDent device is going to be for you, we recommend looking at 3 key areas:
Severity of OSA.
The updated practice parameters of the the American Academy of Sleep Dentistry states that oral appliances (OAs) are indicated for use in patients with mild to moderate OSA who prefer them to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, or who do not respond to, are not appropriate candidates for, or who fail treatment attempts with CPAP.
Body Mass Index.
If BMI is below 30 (which means that a person is not obese) the probability that the device will work is higher. To calculate your BMI please follow this link: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/bmi-m.htm (BMI Calculator).
Your dentition.
SomnoMed defines good dentition as at least 6 teeth on the lower mandible with no periodontal disease.
These three indicators offer a good guide to screening patients for oral device therapy and may increase the efficacy outcome of the treatment.
1. Rose E, University of Freiburg; Identifying the Ideal Oral Appliance Candidate (J.of Orofacial Orthopedics, 2004, 65, 6)