This is designed to alleviate the pain and damage caused by severe bruxing or clenching of the teeth and is the most widely prescribed bite splint due to its comfort and fit. It is a BPA and acrylic-free appliance made up of two layers, a SOFT INNER layer and a hard-outer layer. The soft internal surface rests comfortably against the teeth and gums, while the hard-chewing surface provides durability.
This is fully-customized to gently shift the lower jaw forward in a therapeutic position during sleep, which activates airway muscles and ligaments to prevent the airway from collapsing. This appliance expands opportunities for dentists to provide therapy to patients suffering from sleep apnea because of the exceptional ability for this appliance to be titrated to patient specific needs.
This is a safe and effective scientifically proven treatment for snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnea. The laboratory made appliance holds the jaw and tongue forward and prevents the throat from collapsing during sleep. This is an alternative therapy when other treatments that involve nasal CPAP or surgery are not accepted. This is a good appliance for a bruxer but puts a lot of strain on the front teeth.
The EMA is similar to the MDSA in that its primary function is to bring the jaw forward and keep the airway open. One of the major advantages of the EMA is that it is a smaller size as well as flexible. Various lengths of flexible bands are used to adjust the position of the lower jaw. The EMA is one of the most comfortable of the oral appliances because of the soft inner liner on the inside of the retainer.
The SomnoMed is also called the “Dorsal Fin Appliance” which gives it uniqueness in that the upper and lower component of the appliance are not connected as with other oral appliances and are still adjustable. This allows for full opening of the mouth, which improves comfort and is helpful in certain types of cases.
The Silent Sleep is a ONLY a “non-custom” or “transitional” appliance which is fit while you are in the office; you may leave the same day with your new anti-snoring appliance. The Silent Sleep uses resilient materials to position the jaw forward just enough to open up your airway and reduce or eliminate snoring. It can also be helpful in cases of obstructive sleep apnea. This is a good option if there are numerous dental needs that need to be treated.