Mandibular Advancement Splint

Mandibular Advancement Splint Cairns

Mandibular advancement splints (MAS) are worn during sleep to pull the lower jaw forwards and promote an open airway

How does the MAS work?

The MAS are custom made by your dentist and are designed to gently pull your lower mandible forwards which reduces the tendency for your tongue to slip back during sleep which causes an obstruction to breathing.

The MAS is very effective for mild, moderate and many cases of more severe sleep apnoea.

MAS treatment is also more comfortable than the CPAP machine, which increases compliance.

Who is the MAS for?

The MAS oral appliance is for patients suffering from mild to moderate OSA, which refers to 20 to 30 apnoea episodes per hour.

Patients who suffer a receding bottom jaw and patients who suffer from positional sleep apnoea, which refers to patients who feel relief while lying on their side are suitable for the MAS.

The MAS device may be recommended to patients based on the results of their home sleep study and sleep physicians’ findings.

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How the Dental Sleep Medicine MAS process works:

Initial consultation

Once you have been diagnosed with OSA and snoring, the MAS device may be recommended.

The first step is to organise an initial consultation with Dr Gibbins, who is one of the most experienced dental surgeons in Australia in dealing with the MAS device.

Dr Gibbins may recommend that you have a sleep study, in which he will refer you to a sleep physician. You may also be referred to an ears-nose-throat (ENT) surgeon for an airway assessment.

At Dental Sleep Medicine we will also take radiographs (OPG X-ray) for an assessment of your oral and nasal health.

Prior to beginning treatment, Dr Gibbins will discuss outstanding dental work that should be finished, as the MAS is custom made to your teeth and bite. Any dental work done after receiving the MAS will most likely impact the precision fit. Dr Gibbins is happy and able to perform this dental work.

Impressions taken

During the initial appointment, if no dental work is required, or during the second consultation you will have impressions or digital scans taken of your teeth.

These scans will be sent off to a dental laboratory, where your custom-made MAS device will be fabricated and sent back to our office after approximately 3-4 weeks.

Follow-up appointment

After 2-4 weeks, you will return to have a brief follow-up appointment that will be used to monitor your progress.

Dr Gibbins will likely recommend a follow up sleep study which will be used to ensure the MAS is delivering maximum benefits.

MAS offered at Dental Sleep Medicine

If you suffer from OSA we can help you find the right treatment, whether it’s the MAS device, CPAP or another. Don’t suffer in silence, let Dr Gibbins help you achieve a better night’s sleep by contacting us here Contact Us or calling on (07) 4051 4580 .