MAS (Mandibular Advancement Splint)

Description

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Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS)

What is it?

A mandibular advancement splint is a small device used for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. It is the main alternative to CPAP therapy. It is worn inside the mouth clipped onto the patient’s teeth during sleep.

Mandibular Advancement Splint (MAS)

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What is it?

A mandibular advancement splint is a small device used for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. It is the main alternative to CPAP therapy. It is worn inside the mouth clipped onto the patient’s teeth during sleep.

How does it work?

It is thought to work by pushing the lower jaw forward, relative to the top jaw and tensioning the back of the tongue, slightly increasing the upper airway dimensions.

How is it fitted?

The device needs to be fashioned by a specialist dentist. Good dental hygiene is required and the patient needs to have at least some upper and lower native teeth. A cast is initially taken of the patient’s teeth. This is sent away to a lab which makes the device. Over the next few weeks, the device is progressively altered to increasingly push the lower jaw forward.

Significant advantages over CPAP

• No external power source is required.
• The device is inconspicuous when worn.