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SomnoDent MAS™ for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Is the SomnoDent MAS™ for you?

The SomnoDent MAS™ is an effective treatment both mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea.

OSA is characterised by repeated cycles of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This results in a cessation or reduction of breathing and a decrease in blood oxygen levels resulting in typically unremembered awakenings.

The severity of OSA is defined by the number of these occurrences per hour of sleep. These episodes of obstruction , and resultant awakening of the OSA sufferer occur five or more times per hour, potentially causing marked sleep disruption.

OSA is generally defined as being in the Mild to Moderate level where the SomnoDent MAS™ could be an effective treatment for you

The levels of OSA severity are generally defined as follows;

Type of OSA

Number of Occurrences per Hour

Mild OSA

5 to 15

Moderate OSA

15 to 30

Severe OSA

30 plus

Key Points

  • The SomnoDent MAS™ is clinically validated for the treatment of snoring and OSA.
  • The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend oral appliances as a first line treatment for snoring and mild to moderate OSA.

Research and clinical trials

Research and clinical trials using earlier models of the current model of SomnoDent MAS™ conducted by the Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at St George Hospital, Sydney have found a high level of acceptance and tolerance amongst patients's and concluded that the SomnoDent MAS™ is a viable alternative to CPAP in the treatment of OSA.

Learn more about Obstructive Sleep Apnea

For information on managing Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

- Talk to your doctor or dentist about SomnoDent MAS™.
- Call our SomnoMed Advisor on 1-888-447-6673.