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SomnoDent COATSomnoDent Apnea (OSA) andsnoring treatment for Sleep Obstructive and effective The comfortable ® Patented Clinically validated Comfortable – TM Sleep apnea – The hidden epidemic Patented Although people suffering from OSA () wing design may experience hundreds of episodes of apnea (breathing ar- rests) per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. If, as SomnoDent COAT® is often the case due to loud snoring, the sufferer sleeps separately Continuous Open Airway Treatment or lives alone, they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years. COAT® provides advanced, highly effective and comfortable treatment of sleep apnea (OSA) with a SomnoDent® sleep apnea Well rested and fit for the whole day! device. The SomnoDent® sleep apnea device has been fitted to over 175,000 peo- The SomnoDent® is an sleep apnea device that is made to meas- ple all over the world, helping them to sleep soundly and restfully again. What causes obstructive sleep apnea? ure on the basis of an impression of the upper and lower jaw. The device consists of an upper and lower dental plate. The patented Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep-related breath- Normal wing-coupling component allows the lower jaw to be moved gen- Test your daytime sleepiness ing disorder. In a person with OSA, the tongue and muscles of the During normal sleep, the tly forward into the desired therapeutic position to provide effec- upper airway relax to a point where they collapse and the airways muscles that control the tive treatment. This forward movement tightens the soft tissues Imagine yourself in the situation described below. How likely are tongue and soft palate hold become obstructed during sleep. This can cause brief breathing and muscles of the upper airway and prevents the tongue from you to doze off or fall asleep in each one of them, rather than just the airway open. arrests – sometimes up to 600 episodes of arrested breathing dropping back: the airways remain open while you sleep. This feeling tired? Eight simple questions, rated on a scale from 0 to 3, help you to determine your level of daytime sleepiness: may occur in a single night. The sleeper, who is typically unaware tightening also prevents the tissues of the upper airway from vi- of these signals, gasps for air and starts breathing again. In the 0 = would never doze off brating as air passes over them – a common cause of loud snoring. 1 = slight chance of dozing process, loud snoring noises are often produced. The consequence The SMH B-Flex material inside of the oral device maximizes pa- 2 = moderate chance of dozing of this recurrent arousal is non-restorative sleep. In the morning, tient comfort. The resulting high levels of patient satisfaction and 3 = high chance of dozing the patients wake up feeling unrefreshed. They often suffer from acceptance contribute substantially to the therapeutic success of Use the above scale to rate your chance of dozing in the following daytime sleepiness and lack of concentration, which may cause the treatment. situations. them to fall into the dreaded microsleep while driving. Snoring Situation Score 0 1 2 3 When these muscles relax, the airway narrows. This can Sitting and reading lead to snoring. Frequently Asked Questions about SomnoDent® Watching television Is snoring a sign of sleep apnea? Sitting inactive in a public place When is the SomonDent® sleep apnea device worn? (e.g. cinema or theatre) Loud snoring may be an important sign that a person is suffering The SomnoDent sleep apnea device is only worn when you sleep. Being a passenger in a car from obstructive sleep apnea. Untreated sleep apnea can increase The SomnoDent® splint features a unique design which, unlike Lying down in the afternoon the chance of having high blood pressure, a heart attack or a other devices, allows you to close your lips. Sitting and talking to someone Sitting quietly after lunch stroke. Problems with sexual function and diabetes may also be What if I have a bridge or dentures? In a car, while stopped for a few associated with sleep apnea. The oral sleep apnea device can be easily fitted over crowns and minutes in traffic Obstructive Sleep Apnea bridges. The device is also suited for patients with partial or com- Total score: People with the above symptoms should get in touch with their (OSA) plete dentures. dentist. If the tongue and muscles Scores between 0 and 7 are considered normal. You should, how- of the upper airway relax What will the dentist do? ever, ask your bed partner if they have noticed anything unusual in your sleep, e.g. “snoring” or “breathing lapses”. too much, the airways can The dentist will thoroughly examine your teeth and your mouth How COAT®works with the SomnoDent® sleep become obstructed, causing repeated breathing lapses. and may use X-rays to check the oral health status of your jaw. A total score of 10 or more suggests that you may suffer from apnea device? Dental impressions are required to fabricate a SomnoDent sleep excessive daytime sleepiness. Your daytime sleepiness may have apnea device. They are taken and sent to our laboratory, where various causes; sleep apnea may be one of them. This issue should The device holds the lower be discussed with your dentist. jaw forward, which keeps the device is made to measure. Your dentist will show you how to the airways open. insert, remove and take care of the device yourself.

In many cases, COAT can be Is the SomnoDent® device comfortable and effective? used to replace continuous Yes, because it is custom-made to meet your individual require- positive airway pressure ments. You will be able to freely open and close your mouth, as TM therapy with a CPAP mask (Fig. on the right) well as speak and drink.