Mouthpiece SOMNOFIT

Presentation of different known solutions to avoid snoring and apnoea It is recommended to consult your ENT doctor or a pneumologist who both carry out medical examinations in regard to a suitable therapy; especially when you suffer from sleep apnoea. Apnoea generally leads to higher fatigue in the daytime. In the following we present the main therapeutic which are currently available on the market. Method of mandibular advancement to treat snoring and sleep apnoea Oral moulding such as Somnofit and Somnolis The mandibular advancement device draws the lower jaw forward just a few millimetres while you’re asleep to move your tongue forward and open your airway, allowing you to breathe more easily. Clinical studies have repeatedly shown that devices such as Somnofit and Somnolis effectively suppress or considerably reduce snoring and moderate sleep apnoea. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine also recommends this solution in case of snoring and mild to moderate sleep apnoea (below 30 apnoeas per hour). In case of severe sleep apnoea, the use of a nasal ventilation throu gh a continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) is generally the most efficient solution. However, medical consultation is always advised in case of apnoea. The oral device moves the lower jaw forward a few millimetres in order to release the back of the tongue and free the way of the inspired