The Silensor is the preferred anti snoring system at ArchformByte, although others are available.
The appliance consists of upper and lower clear pressure formed base plates.
Using arms connected between the two bases, the mandible is kept in a protrusive position leaving the air way free during sleep.
The selection of arm lengths can be changed by the technician for maximum effect.
Studies have shown that approximately 40% of the population of the industrialised countries snore and that this increases to 60% in men above the age of 60. Most of the noises produced by snoring are generated by vibration of areas of the soft tissues. During sleep, there is a natural relaxation of the muscle tone in the neck and pharynx and the normal firmness of the tissues decreases, resulting in the formation of bottlenecks or even complete obstruction of the airways, especially when the patient lies on their back. Due to this narrowing of the pharyngeal space, the required volume of air must be respired at a higher velocity to deliver the same quantity of air. This results in stimulation and vibration of soft tissues, such as the velum palatinum (soft palate) and the uvula. It has been found that snoring can also be caused by external factors such as corpulence, alcohol or sedatives. A reduction or elimination of any of these may in mild cases be sufficient to remedy the condition.
