Comparison of the SomnoGuard® series of oral appliances

with information based on clinical research and experience from customers‘ feedback

Feature	SomnoGuard®	SomnoGuard® 2.0	SomnoGuard® AP
Efficacy ¹	good (when fitted correctly)	good (when fitted correctly)	improved
Tolerability	good	good	good
Ease of fitting ²	relatively easy	relatively easy	very easy
Refits possible	1 to max. 3 times	1 to max. 3 times	more than 3 times
Nose breathing required	partial	partial	no
Lateral lower jaw movement possible	no	no	yes
Mouth breathing possible	very little	very little	yes
Retention ³ (grip to teeth)	enough	enough	good
Lower jaw advancement / adjustable	0 to 5 mm / upon fitting	0 to 5 mm / upon fitting	0 to 10 mm / simple infinite adjustability
Average longevity (subject to normal use)	approx. 1 year	approx. 1 year	approx. 18 months
Vertical bite opening ⁴	2 to 3 mm	4 to 5 mm	7 to 8 mm

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Comments: 1) Efficacy is what counts predominantly. Efficacy is characterized by reduction of snoring and breathing arrests due to obstructive sleep apnea to a level that is not dangerous. 2) Fitting quality determines treatment outcome. Even inexperienced people can obtain good fitting results with the 2-part SomnoGuard AP, fitting of the 1-part devices SomnoGuard and SomnoGuard is more difficult, and fitting quality depends more on experience. 3) Retention is not essential for efficacy. If necessary, mouth breathers can use a chin-up strip to keep the mouth closed when sleeping. 4) Vertical bite opening means the distance between the incisors with the device in place.

Comparison of the SomnoGuard® series of oral appliances

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