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We recommend the Silensor snore guard to prevent snoring. Having made many in the past and from speaking regularly with the dentists and patients, we are confident that the Silensor is the most effective anti snoring device available.
Snoring – the science behind it
The noises produced by snoring are generated by the vibration of areas of soft tissues in the throat. Sleeping encourages a natural relaxation of the muscle tone in the neck and pharynx and the airway tends to close in slightly, meaning that the inhaled air has to fit through a smaller space. This generates vibration of the tissues in the pharyngeal space as the required volume of air must be respired at a faster rate to deliver the same quantity of air. The diagram below demonstrates the passage of the air.
Prevention – using the Silensor
The Silensor is a comfortable, adjustable appliance, which allows the patient to breathe normally and is not too intrusive. The Silensor consists of two nightguard type formings, covering the upper and lower arches. Held together by two lateral rotating connectors, it gently pulls the lower jaw forward. This means the pharyngeal space is enlarged as the lower jaw is displaced in an anterior direction.
There are two different types of the Silensor; you can choose the soft or hard version. There are various advantages for each type. The soft version is more comfortable and slightly less hard wearing in some cases. The hard version is more stable and will last longer.
The diagram below shows how the snore guard works.
Suitability and Preparation
The Silensor cannot be used in the edentulous mouth. If the patient has partial dentures, each case must be assessed individually as to whether there are sufficient standing teeth to provide adequate retention. If it is not possible to make the Silensor, we can make the fused snore guard instead.
The Silensor will not be effective in cases of myofacial disfunction, TMJ disfunctions, arthropathy of the TMJ or advanced periodontal condition.
The Silensor is fully adjustable, and the connectors come in different lengths. Each Silensor is sent back to the dentist with a card containing spare parts. If the patient requires a different length connector, the dentist can change this, or the appliance can be sent back to us for adjustment.
The patient may experience some mild discomfort when they first wear the Silensor. This is mainly due to lymphatic fluid flowing to the TMJ. The fluid will be quickly absorbed and the discomfort will rapidly disappear.
If you suspect the patient has sleep apnoea, it is important to advise them to check with their GP, so that they may attend a sleep clinic. If the patient has Hypopnea or Obstructive sleep apnoea, this should be investigated thoroughly at a sleep clinic, as both conditions are serious, causing the patient to stop breathing for short periods.
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To order:
Please take upper and lower alginate impressions in metal trays. We also require two wax bite registrations, one in centric and one in protrusive.
It is essential that the impressions are accurate, so we may send special trays back to ensure a good fit.
We have printed leaflets for surgery waiting rooms, with space for a practice stamp. The leaflets give information to patients and explains the snoring itself and the snore guard’s functions. We are pleased to supply these leaflets, please us the ‘contact us’ page to order some and they will be sent straight out to you. We also have more literature for dentists and larger pictures for surgeries if required, again obtainable via the ‘contact us page.’
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