| | Mandibular Advancement Device Comparison Table |
Feature | Tomed SomnoGuard AP
 | Tomed SomnoGuard
 | Tomed SomnoGuard DB
 |
| Fit | Very secure tight fit on the teeth |
Moderately secure suction fit on the teeth | Moderately secure suction fit on the teeth |
| Ease of fitting | Very easy |
Quite easy | Quite easy |
| Fitting by dentist required? | NO |
NO | NO |
| Moulding time before first use | 10 minutes |
25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Maximum mouldings possible | 10 |
3 | 3 |
| Use without moulding | NO |
NO | NO |
| Can be moulded (remoulded) for extra comfort? | YES |
YES | YES |
| Advancement adjustable? | YES |
YES | YES |
| Method of advancement | Screw |
Remould | Remould |
| Degree of advancement | 0 - 12 mm with an accuracy of 0.5mm |
0 - 5mm | 0 - 5mm |
| Lateral jaw movement possible? | YES |
NO | NO |
| Longevity (subject to normal use) | Expected up to two 2 years |
Approx 1 year | Approx 1 year |
| Mouth breathing possible? | YES |
A small amount | A small amount |
| Clear nasal airways required? | NO |
YES | YES |
| Size (related to dental tray sizes) | Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large |
Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large | Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large |
Class I Malocclusion. Suitable for crooked, crowded or turned teeth?
 | Possibly. Ask your dentist |
NO | NO |
Class II Malocclusion. Suitable for overjet, retrognathia?
 | YES |
YES | YES |
Class II Malocclusion. Suitable for overbite, deep bite?
 | YES |
NO | YES because it has a thick molar area to allow for long front teeth |
Class III Malocclusion. Suitable for underbite (lower teeth stick out past the upper teeth)
 | YES |
Possibly. Ask your dentist | Possibly. Ask your dentist |
| Suitable with some missing teeth? | YES |
Possibly. Ask your dentist | Possibly. Ask your dentist |
| Suitable with dentures worn at night? | YES |
YES | YES |
| Fitting video on www.britishsnoring.co.uk | YES |
NO | NO |
| Recommended by UK ENT consultants | YES |
YES | YES |
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